intellectual property law
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GTA 6 Trailer Reaction Livestreams Hit With Takedowns
It seems numerous reactions to the GTA 6 trailer are being hit with takedowns, likely due to its use of Tom Petty’s ‘Love Is A Long Road’.
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Modders Fight GTA Lawsuit As ‘Definitive’ Bundle Crashes And Burns
Attorneys representing the four defendants in Take-Two Interactive Software’s copyright infringement lawsuit against a group of Grand Theft Auto modders recently responded to the video game conglomerate’s complaint, flatly denying several allegations of wrongdoing. They also argue that their clients’ work constitutes fair use under the United States’ Copyright Act.
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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…