Category Archives: Video Game Law

Youthful Exuberance (TM)

It’s been all over the news. The video game industry is having a problem with trademarks because the idea of ownership doesn’t seems to align well with the goals of creativity. This is particularly evident in the recent media coverage … Continue reading

Patently Protected

Riot Games, creator of League of Legends, recently secured the patent for their spectator mode. The initial response was less than positive. Between King attempting to block the Banner Saga over trademark concerns and ongoing concerns over patent trolls, the … Continue reading

Won’t Someone Please Think of the Children? Oklahoma Lawmakers Offer Sane Response to Silly Law

Video games have come a long way. Within decades, they have gone from a fringe hobby to a major industry. But as sales increased and the market expanded, small and significant debates took place. As a child, your parents are … Continue reading

The Department of Justice’s New Interpretation of the Wire Act: A Green Light for Video Game Betting?

Last year was tough for online poker. A lot of people were swept away in poker’s surge in popularity in the early 2000s. A big part of the spike in was a new generation of players who cut their teeth … Continue reading