Paradigm Learning, Inc. v. United States

OPINION AND ORDER

SWEENEY, Judge.

Defendant moves to dismiss plaintiffs complaint for lack of jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 12(b)(1) of the Rules of the United States Court of Federal Claims (“RCFC”). For the reasons set forth below, the court denies defendant’s motion.

I. BACKGROUND1

A. ZODIAK, the Game of Business Finance and Strategy

At the center of this case is a learning tool developed by plaintiff Paradigm Learning, Inc. titled “ZODIAK, the Game of Business Finance and Strategy” (“ZODIAK”). Compl. ¶ 10. ZODIAK participants, in a facilitated environment, simulate buying a business. Id. ¶ 12.…