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Legal Positioning of eSports under the Basic Act on Sport

Legal Positioning of eSports under the Basic Act on Sport

The Importance of Legal Awareness in the Esports IndustryMany esports players and organization members aim for esports to be recognized as a compet...

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The Scope of Legal Protection in the Secondary Use of Game Content

The Scope of Legal Protection in the Secondary Use of Game Content

Copyrightability of In-Game DialogueArticle 2, Paragraph 1, Item 1 of the Japanese Copyright Act defines a work as "a production in which thoughts ...

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Prize Money Distribution and Legal Risks in eSports Competitions

Prize Money Distribution and Legal Risks in eSports Competitions

Legal Interpretation of Gambling OffensesArticle 185 of the Japanese Penal Code stipulates that "any person who engages in gambling shall be punish...

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Formulation of Regulations and Legal Considerations in eSports Tournaments

Formulation of Regulations and Legal Considerations in eSports Tournaments

Basic Principles for Establishing Rules in eSports TournamentsIn the management of eSports tournaments, establishing appropriate regulations is one...

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Management Structures and Legal Frameworks in eSports

Management Structures and Legal Frameworks in eSports

Establishment of the Professional License SystemThe Japanese eSports Union (JeSU) has established its own professional license system with the aim ...

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Current Status and Future Prospects of Introducing eSports into International Competitions

Current Status and Future Prospects of Introducing eSports into International Competitions

The Current State of eSports in the International Sports ArenaInternational sports events, such as the Olympics, represent the pinnacle of achievem...

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Digital Competitions and Youth Development

Digital Competitions and Youth Development

In recent years, as the excessive use of online games and social networking services (SNS) has become a serious social issue, educational instituti...

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Legal Considerations for Broadcasting and Streaming eSports Tournaments

Legal Considerations for Broadcasting and Streaming eSports Tournaments

Protection of Players' RightsThe image of a person is protected as a symbol of personal dignity, and individuals have the right to prevent its unau...

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Current Legal Issues and Future Prospects in eSports

Current Legal Issues and Future Prospects in eSports

Legal Challenges Facing the Japanese eSports IndustryIn Japan, once known as a gaming powerhouse, the development of eSports faces several legal ch...

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Prospects and Challenges of Internationalizing eSports Competitions

Prospects and Challenges of Internationalizing eSports Competitions

The movement to include e-sports as an Olympic event is gaining global momentum. This trend indicates that digital games are establishing themselve...

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Protection of Rights and Practical Management for eSports Players

Protection of Rights and Practical Management for eSports Players

Legal Interpretation of Portrait Rights and Publicity RightsProfessional athletes are granted portrait rights, which restrict unauthorized photogra...

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Practical Aspects of Rights Management and Licensing Agreements in eSports Game Development

Practical Aspects of Rights Management and Licensing Agreements in eSports Game Development

Practical Rights Management in eSports GamesWith the rapid growth of the eSports market, many game development companies are considering new entrie...

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Legal Considerations of Sanctions in eSports Organizations

Legal Considerations of Sanctions in eSports Organizations

IntroductionIn recent years, the rapid development of the eSports industry has heightened the importance of implementing sanctions to maintain the ...

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Employment Status and Legal Protection of eSports Players

Employment Status and Legal Protection of eSports Players

In recent years, with the rapid development of the eSports industry, discussions regarding the legal status of players have intensified. eSports or...

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Portrait Rights and Legal Protection in Digital Games

Portrait Rights and Legal Protection in Digital Games

Rights Management of Real-Life Individuals in Digital Game ContentPractical Approaches to Rights ManagementWhen development companies incorporate t...

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Practical Guide to Duty of Care in eSports Competitions

Practical Guide to Duty of Care in eSports Competitions

With the rapid development of the eSports industry in recent years, the legal responsibilities among stakeholders such as players, management organ...

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