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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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