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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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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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Potential Copyright Infringement in the Operation of Game Bars

Potential Copyright Infringement in the Operation of Game Bars

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 Organizational Management Towards the Healthy Development of eSports

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 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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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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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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Market Trends in eSports and Its Establishment as a Competitive Sport

Market Trends in eSports and Its Establishment as a Competitive Sport

Development Status as a Competitive SportThe global eSports player base is estimated to exceed 100 million, which is comparable in scale to soccer ...

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Regulation of Payment Systems in Online Games under the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations

Regulation of Payment Systems in Online Games under the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and M.

With the rapid development of the online gaming industry, new forms of gacha systems and payment methods are emerging one after another. These new ...

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Detailed Legal Analysis of Regulations Concerning eSports Competition Venues

Detailed Legal Analysis of Regulations Concerning eSports Competition Venues

With the growing popularity of eSports, the demand for hosting tournaments in various locations is increasing. Since the legal regulations applicab...

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Application of the Payment Services Act in Mobile Games and Practical Responses

Application of the Payment Services Act in Mobile Games and Practical Responses

Legal Obligations and Specific Procedures for BusinessesWhen in-game currency or items are considered prepaid payment instruments under the Japanes...

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Risk Management and Crisis Response in eSports Organizations

Risk Management and Crisis Response in eSports Organizations

Appropriate Response During Crisis SituationsWhen an issue arises within an eSports organization, the appropriateness of the initial response can s...

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Transfer Restrictions and Legal Challenges for Players in eSports

Transfer Restrictions and Legal Challenges for Players in eSports

Consultation Cases and Basic Legal PerspectivesWe received a consultation from an eSports team operator regarding contractual transfer restrictions...

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Protection of Esports Team Identifiers through Intellectual Property Rights

Protection of Esports Team Identifiers through Intellectual Property Rights

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

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The Importance of Nursing Care Incident Reports: How to Write Them and Points to Note

The Importance of Nursing Care Incident Reports: How to Write Them and Points to Note

When an accident occurs at a care facility, it is necessary for the facility to create a Japanese Care Accident Report. A Japanese Care Accident Re...

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What Happens if You Are Sued for a Nursing Care Accident? An In-Depth Explanation of Facility Liability and Countermeasures

What Happens if You Are Sued for a Nursing Care Accident? An In-Depth Explanation of Facility Li.

Accidents in nursing care facilities can occur despite the utmost caution. This is because the users of these facilities are often elderly or physi...

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