Cynthia Zhang is an IP Intensive Student and a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. American gaming company Wizards of the Coast (“WOTC”), a subsidiary of Hasbro, is…
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Copyright Confusion: Sony Upsetting Nintendo YouTubers
Photo by Ravi Palwe (Unsplash) Natalie Bravo is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Earthbound is a 1994 role-playing videogame (RPG) released in North America on…
Copyright in the Gaming Industry: From PAC-MAN to PUBG
Gaming has been an influential part of my life. Growing up, my family and I spent hours playing video games like Gears of War. I left the semi-professional gaming world…
In Too Deep: Exclusive Rights of Game Producers in the Esports Industry
In a previous article, I discussed the rise of esports, in this article I will explore the proprietary nature of esports, the deep control afforded to game producers over their…
DMCA Used to Enforce Moral Rights in Video Games
In the United States, moral rights are protected at the federal level through section 106A of the U.S. Copyright Code.[1] The provision provides for the right of attribution and the…
Grand Theft Likeness: The Story of Lindsay Lohan and Lacey Jonas
Avid players of the popular video game Grand Theft Auto V may recognize this scenario: your character is tasked with transporting a female celebrity named Lacey Jonas home from where she…