Originally Posted by figment
Sounds like Notch may have tried to trademark Scrolls itself. Zenimax is then defending themselves against possible infringment accusations in the reverse when they use Elder Scrolls. Yeah unlikely but if true Im not to bothered by their action.

They already have a trademark for "The Elder Scrolls". There is nothing to defend against. Instead they are asserting that "Scrolls" in infringing upon their "The Elder Scrolls" trademark.