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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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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 Responses to Cheating in eSports

Legal Responses to Cheating in eSports

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 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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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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