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

The Scope of Legal Protection in.

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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Formulation of Regulations and Legal Considerations in eSports Tournaments

Formulation of Regulations and L.

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

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Current Status and Future Prospects of Introducing eSports into International Competitions

Current Status and Future Prospe.

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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Management Structures and Legal Frameworks in eSports

Management Structures and Legal .

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

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Digital Competitions and Youth Development

Digital Competitions and Youth D.

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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Prospects and Challenges of Internationalizing eSports Competitions

Prospects and Challenges of Inte.

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 Esports Team Identifiers through Intellectual Property Rights

Protection of Esports Team Ident.

Ensuring the Effectiveness of Identifying Mark ProtectionThe protection of identifying marks in the eSports industry is becoming increasingly impor...

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Practical Legal Protections for Minors Using Online Games

Practical Legal Protections for .

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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Legal Responses to Cheating in eSports

Legal Responses to Cheating in e.

Basic ApproachUnfair manipulation that undermines the fairness of competition disrupts the healthy operation of games and significantly diminishes ...

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Legal Considerations of Sanctions in eSports Organizations

Legal Considerations of Sanction.

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

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Practical Guide to Duty of Care in eSports Competitions

Practical Guide to Duty of Care .

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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Protection of Rights and Practical Management for eSports Players

Protection of Rights and Practic.

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

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Potential Copyright Infringement in the Operation of Game Bars

Potential Copyright Infringement.

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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Best Practices for Organizational Management Towards the Healthy Development of eSports

Best Practices for Organizationa.

Esports is a relatively new form of competition and is not yet widely recognized as a sport by everyone. In this article, we will explore the chall...

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

Practical Aspects of Rights Mana.

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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Portrait Rights and Legal Protection in Digital Games

Portrait Rights and Legal Protec.

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

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