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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. v. PlayerAuctions, Inc.

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District court grants in part and denies in part defendants’ motion to dismiss Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.’s claims related to defendants’ operation of online marketplace for users to sell enhanced player accounts for...more

Perkins Coie

VPPA Litigation Update: California’s Ruling in Video Game Context, D.C. Circuit’s Take on Consumer Definition

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Can buying a video game on a website using pixel technology make you a Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) plaintiff?...more

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‘Can You Copyright a Tattoo?’ And Other Questions Game Developers Should Be Asking

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Game developers often borrow from the real world to build more lifelike, compelling characters: a tattoo copied faithfully onto a digital athlete, a famous photograph reinterpreted as body art, a recognizable design rendered...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

UKIPO Decides Patentability of Computer Games in the UK Involving Real-World Player Interactions

A recent decision issued by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) concerning a patent application filed by a game developer company Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. (Bandai Namco) serves as a useful example for informing...more

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The LathamTECH Podcast — Turning a London Eye Toward International Tech Growth

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The US has long been the focal point for tech companies that want to develop next-generation products — and attract the funding and talent needed for global success. Over the years though, London has emerged as another...more

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AI Reporter - August 2025

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The United States Senate’s 99-1 vote to lift a 10-year ban on state-level AI regulation marked a major shift in tech policy, challenging efforts by companies like OpenAI and Google to maintain uniform federal oversight. The...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - August 2025

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Drag queen Vicky Vox failed to revive her lawsuit accusing Netflix and several creators of an animated series of using her likeness without permission....more

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At Stake - July 2025

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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present at...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (7/28)

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Pritzker calls Texas GOP’s remap effort ‘cheating,’ doesn’t rule out Illinois response “Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving the door open to changing Illinois’ congressional maps to “counterbalance” an attempt by Texas politicians...more

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In-Game Purchases: Don't Be A Gold Mine For Plaintiff Trolls

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In-game purchases have become a cornerstone of the mobile video game industry, enabling developers to enhance user experience while generating revenue. However, recent developments signal heightened scrutiny from plaintiff’s...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (7/23)

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Fiscal differences remain as Illinois lawmaker urges for transit special session - “State Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, made the call Monday during a ceremony to mark the reopening of four Chicago Transit Authority train...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

The Pitch - June 2025

The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more

DLA Piper

Games Saw it Coming: Decoding Generative AI Controversy Through the Lens of Play

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Artificial intelligence, particularly its generative variant, is rapidly transitioning from a futuristic concept to a present-day disruptor across industries. While it feels like welcome progress when „the algorithm” develops...more

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At Stake - June 5, 2025

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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th Floor Auditorium and availability via livestream. Board...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

These Are the Lawsuits You’re Looking For: Fortnite’s AI Voice Dispute

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A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away, voice acting was the exclusive domain of talented humans. But today, in the age of generative AI, even the iconic voice of a legendary villain can be conjured without a single...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

What Do Changes to Palworld Mean for the PocketPair/Nintendo IP Dispute?

I have been following and writing about the ongoing legal battle between Nintendo / The Pokémon Company and PocketPair over PocketPair’s popular video game Palworld. This past week, PocketPair published a blog post addressing...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

PocketPair Provides Post on Permutations to Palworld based on Pokémon Patents

I have previously written extensively on the ongoing legal battle between Nintendo / The Pokémon Company (referred to herein collectively as simply "Nintendo") and PocketPair over PocketPair's popular video game Palworld....more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI News Roundup – Los Angeles ramps up use of AI-assisted cameras to issue traffic tickets, Google launches AI-based language...

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Tariffs and Chip Export Bans: Emerging Challenges for the Gaming Industry Under the Trump Administration

The global video game industry with over $200 billion value thrives on cutting-edge hardware and innovative gaming content. However, recent trade policies introduced by the Trump administration in 2025, including new tariffs...more

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GDC 2025: Takeaways for Games Startups and Developers

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This year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco gave Fenwick’s Games Group an inside look at how triple-A publishers and indie studios alike are tackling the challenges that come with chilled market conditions...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Explores Regulatory Risks in Gaming Ecosystems

On April 9, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City published a research briefing examining how video game platforms are reshaping the digital payments landscape. As in-game purchases and platform-based transactions grow in...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Video Game Developer’s Website Privacy Policy Disclosure and Cookie Banner Consent Defeat Wiretap Class Action

Video game developer Ubisoft, Inc. came out on top earlier this month in the Northern District of California when a judge dismissed, with prejudice, a class action claiming that the company’s use of third-party website pixels...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

VPPA Lawsuit Against Major Video Game Studio Dismissed

On April 2, 2025, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss in Lakes et al. v. Ubisoft, Inc. In Lakes, Among other eavesdropping claims, Plaintiffs alleged...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

EU: New European Consumer Protection Guidelines for Virtual Currencies in Video Games

On March 21, 2025, ahead of a consultation and call for evidence on the EU’s Digital Fairness Act, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network highlighted the pressing need for improved consumer protection in the...more

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At Stake - March 13 2025

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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present...more

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