Steep Drop in Discretionary Denials — But Will It Last?
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) may be becoming more petitioner-friendly following a June 2022 memorandum that significantly narrows a precedent-setting...more
[co-author: Avanthi Cole]
Main Quest - How To Tell ROM From Right -
As we review some of the more prominent legal issues that impacted the video game industry this past year and consider what 2022 may have in store,...more
Main Quest - ‘Mint’ Conditions: NFTs and Video Games -
Over the course of the past year, nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have transformed from a relatively niche product for those in the cryptocurrency sector to an increasingly...more
9/17/2021
/ Blockchain ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
eSports ,
First Amendment ,
Gaming ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
IP License ,
Microsoft ,
Nintendo ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Online Gaming ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Trial and Appeal Board ,
Right of Publicity ,
Sony ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademarks ,
Video Games
In the inaugural issue of Video Gaming / E-Gaming Law Update, we explore the legal risks and consumer protection issues surrounding "loot boxes" and summarize recent judicial decisions and new litigation filings that may...more
8/6/2019
/ Amazon Marketplace ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Digital Assets ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Gambling ,
Gaming ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Nintendo ,
Online Gaming ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
Video Games