intellectual property law

  • Retro Game Releases Could Get Much Needed Help In Japan

    Retro Game Releases Could Get Much Needed Help In Japan

    Japanese copyright law can make re-releasing some old games difficult, if not impossible. A new copyright system could change that. According to Game Spark and Yomiuri Shimbun, a new copyright system has been proposed in Japan for works where the copyright holder is unclear. The plan would reportedly be a practical safeguard. The proposed system…