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Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Top 10 Legal Considerations for Esports Players and Teams

In recent years, the world of esports has transformed from a niche subculture of competitive video game players into a global phenomenon of international tournaments, attracting millions of fans and generating substantial...more

Knobbe Martens

Video Games and Esports: Why WIPO’s ADR is Tailored to Help Resolve IP Disputes

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In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Mauricio Uribe speaks with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Legal Officer Oscar Alberto Suárez Bohorquez on the recently announced WIPO...more

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Brazil Passes ‘Legal Framework for Games’ Legislation

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In early May, Brazil’s Law No. 14,852/2024 (the “Legal Framework for Games” or the “Framework”) was published. Originating as Bill No. 2796/2021, the legislation provides the necessary legal framework for the burgeoning...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The Scramble - Gaming Legal Year in Review: 2023

Introduction - Welcome to the second issue of The Scramble, presented by Wilson Sonsini’s Electronic Gaming Group. Wilson Sonsini has advised hundreds of clients throughout the gaming sector. The Scramble is an annual...more

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Generative AI

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Generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs, like Dall-E and ChatGPT, seem to be all the rage right now. Tech companies big and small are now racing to come up with the next big thing. Like other forms of AI, generative...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Pixels and Profits: Discussing Legal Issues in E-Sports Gaming

Host Mary O'Brien is joined by Wilson Sonsini technology transactions partner Barath Chari as she interviews Parth Naidu, founder and CEO at SIDO, an e-sports research group, to discuss the legal issues in e-sports gaming....more

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8 Key Takeaways - Esports and Copyright

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Caroline Carroll participated a panel on “Esports and Copyright: The Power of Rightsholders,” hosted by the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Esports has emerged as a major force in the entertainment industry, boasting millions...more

Hogan Lovells

Virtual goods and NFTs – IP protection of digital assets in gaming, social media and the metaverse

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Digital assets and NFTs being all the rage, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is increasingly receiving trademark applications covering virtual goods and NFTs, the regulatory classification of which is...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

The Pitch - June 2022

The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Video Gaming / E-Gaming Law Update – February 2022

[co-author: Avanthi Cole] Main Quest - How To Tell ROM From Right - As we review some of the more prominent legal issues that impacted the video game industry this past year and consider what 2022 may have in store,...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Esports Media Rights - Fall 2021

[co-authors: Zyie Lin and Cole Smith, FTI Consulting, Inc.] It is no secret that the popularity of both professional and amateur esports and gaming has exploded over the last 18 months – despite (and, perhaps, in part...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Video Gaming / E-Gaming Law Update – September 2021

Main Quest - ‘Mint’ Conditions: NFTs and Video Games - Over the course of the past year, nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have transformed from a relatively niche product for those in the cryptocurrency sector to an increasingly...more

Saul Ewing LLP

The Rise of Mobile Gaming and Esports Gambling With Guest Anthony Gaud of G3 Esports

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In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice talks about mobile gaming and esports gambling with colleague Mark Simpson, also in the firm’s...more

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Collegiate Esports 101: Trends & Legal Issues

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Scholastic esports programs have spread like wildfire throughout the country. Join Steve and Nick as they catalog the rapid rise of collegiate esports and discuss some of the legal issues that have come with it. Also hear...more

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Getting Creative With Video Games: Sync Rights and Wrongs

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Back to Basics: A Primer on Intellectual Property Rights in Video Games - In this series, we discuss some of the fundamental concepts of intellectual property law as they relate specifically to video game companies and...more

Morgan Lewis

Legal Issues in Esports

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In 2018, the esports industry experienced remarkable growth. Poised to become the next multibillion-dollar industry, the esports industry has become a part of mainstream sports. For example, the League of Legends World...more

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Gearing up for e-sport: Seizing opportunities and tackling legal issues

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On 27 March, Partner Eugene Low and Associate Arthur Ng from our Hong Kong office gave a presentation on e-sports at a reception event organized by the Association of Corporate Counsel, Hong Kong. ...more

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