For a while, I have debated with myself whether or not Origin Systems is still it's own company or is part of EA. The Origin System's website's Copyright info states:
© Copyright, 2003, ORIGIN Systems, Inc. Origin, We Create Worlds, Wing Commander & ULTIMA are registered trademarks of ORIGIN Systems, Inc. AH-64D Longbow, Crusader: No Remorse and the distinctive Origin logo mark are trademarks of ORIGIN Systems, Inc. Electronic Arts is a registered trademark of Electronic Arts. Jane's is a registered trademark of Jane's Information Group, Ltd. All other trademarks are acknowledged as the property of their respective owners.
Which implies that it is it's own company, as it states they are trademarks of ORIGIN, and not EA. EA.com, however, states Origin is a trademark of EA, which would mean those trademarks are of EA. Confusing?
© Copyright, 2003, ORIGIN Systems, Inc. Origin, We Create Worlds, Wing Commander & ULTIMA are registered trademarks of ORIGIN Systems, Inc. AH-64D Longbow, Crusader: No Remorse and the distinctive Origin logo mark are trademarks of ORIGIN Systems, Inc. Electronic Arts is a registered trademark of Electronic Arts. Jane's is a registered trademark of Jane's Information Group, Ltd. All other trademarks are acknowledged as the property of their respective owners.
Which implies that it is it's own company, as it states they are trademarks of ORIGIN, and not EA. EA.com, however, states Origin is a trademark of EA, which would mean those trademarks are of EA. Confusing?