Resident Evil’s Umbrella Corporation has filed a fictional copyright infringement lawsuit against Nissin Foods, the Japanese giant best-known for its ramen noodles and the Cup Noodles brand (thanks, Automaton). As per the Japanese Resident Evil social media accounts, the Umbrella Corporation claims that Cup Noodles bear striking similarities to Umbrella Noodles, an in-game Easter egg that's appeared in multiple entries of the series (and presumably also pops up in Resident Evil Requiem).
The complaint posted is made to the "Raccoon City Superior Court" by the plaintiff Umbrella Corporation. The defendant is Nissin Foods Co., Ltd and their "infringement of rights pertaining to 'Umbrella Noodles' manufactured by Umbrella Corporation. The 'Cup Noodles' sold by the Defendant significantly infringe upon the Plaintiff’s intellectual property rights."
