WeeWorld
Description
A WeeMee is an animated avatar for Skype (since December 2005), Windows Live Messenger, and AOL Instant Messenger. WeeMees can be customized on the WeeWorld site or on AIM.com. Customizations available are similar to those on other avatar sites and include facial features, clothing, and accessories.
In November 2006, WeeWorld, the company behind WeeMee, sued Nintendo of America alleging copyright infringement of the WeeMee name by Nintendo's Mii avatars on their Wii video game system. However, in March 2007, WeeWorld moved to have the case dismissed without prejudice in order to focus on litigation in the UK, where WeeWorld has most of its business. However, Nintendo moved to have the case dismissed with prejudice in order to prevent further legal action. The result of the decision is still pending.