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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

Latham & Watkins LLP

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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Video Games: UK Government confirms it will not amend consumer law to require video game publishers to support old versions of...

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On 3 February 2025, the UK Government responded to a petition (filed by video games users) for the UK government to update existing consumer law to prohibit video games publishers from retiring/disabling video games (and...more

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Mapping Future Enforcement in US Gaming Law Based on Recent UK Enforcement

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Regulated gaming is booming in the United States. This is particularly true of newer forms of gambling, such as skill games, fantasy sports, and social casino games played on the internet and mobile applications. In fact,...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

CMA Blocks Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

On April 26, 2023, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked what would otherwise have been the largest deal in the gaming industry to date. The decision highlights several important trends, such as: - In dynamic...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Esports Alert: The Global Crackdown On Loot Boxes

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Do video games need to be regulated under gambling laws? That’s exactly the direction things are heading. The United Kingdom’s House of Lords Gambling Committee recently issued a Report recommending that video games be...more

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Challenge Mode: COVID-19’s Impact on the Video Game Industry

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COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the entertainment industry, creating massive disruptions across many industry sectors. In the first two parts of this three-part series, we looked at the pandemic’s impact on the film and...more

White & Case LLP

Game over for loot boxes?

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The findings of the UK's Immersive and Addictive Technologies Inquiry may significantly impact the economics of video game companies. Executive summary - On 12 September 2019, the UK government's Digital, Culture, Media...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Esports Insights and Trends - January 2018

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Leveraging its long history and extensive experience in all aspects of the sports arena, the Foley Sports Industry Team is actively immersed in the booming esports industry. Our Esports Insights and Trends will be a recurring...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Are Loot Boxes An Illegal Gambling Mechanic?

A member of the United Kingdom’s Parliament has opened an inquiry into the legality of loot boxes. Loot boxes are virtual items that may be redeemed to receive a randomized selection of additional virtual items. Various...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

European Commission Issues Findings on Geo-Blocking and the Digital Single Market

On 10 May 2017, two years after launching its e-commerce sector inquiry on 6 May 2015, the European Commission published its final report (Final Report) on the inquiry. The inquiry was opened in the framework of the...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

What Are the Rules of the Advergame in the UK?

Advergames are online video games that are created in order to promote a brand, product or organization by immersing a marketing message within the game. They are typically accessed via an organization’s website or app, or...more

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