Activision announced today that a federal judge in Detroit recently denied The Romantics' injunction request to stop the use of the song What I Like About You in Guitar Hero Rocks the 80s. Judge Edmunds said that the publisher followed all the proper procedures in developing the product from a copyright standpoint. The damages to be awarded (if any) still have yet to be determined.

"Activision is pleased with the ruling and thinks that the case is without merit. Respect for all artists is an important value of the company and Activision has a long history of supporting artists from a range of entertainment fields," said the release by Activision. "The company believes video games represent a growing opportunity for the music industry to reach new audiences and a strong source of potential license revenue for both bands and music publishers."