
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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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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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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Basic Principles for Establishing Rules in eSports TournamentsIn the management of eSports tournaments, establishing appropriate regulations is one...
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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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Establishment of the Professional License SystemThe Japanese eSports Union (JeSU) has established its own professional license system with the aim ...
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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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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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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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In recent years, the protection of minors in transactions within online games has become increasingly important in the digital environment. Partic...
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Basic ApproachUnfair manipulation that undermines the fairness of competition disrupts the healthy operation of games and significantly diminishes ...
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IntroductionIn recent years, the rapid development of the eSports industry has heightened the importance of implementing sanctions to maintain the ...
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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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Legal Interpretation of Portrait Rights and Publicity RightsProfessional athletes are granted portrait rights, which restrict unauthorized photogra...
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The Rise of Game Bars and Legal RisksIn recent years, there has been a growing trend of establishments known as "game bars," where patrons can enjo...
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