Gamepolitics has an interesting piece (not written by me) linking to an article about Microsoft's Russian anti-piracy enforcement backlash. Interestingly, the source of the piece comes from the American University, Washington College of Law Intellectual Property Brief, which I co-founded and was the first Senior Web Editor. I still host the IP Brief today, pro bono. Kudos to them for making it to GP!
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Date: 25 Sep 2010
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Tags: autodesk v. vernor,copyright,first sale,GamePolitics
GamePolitics,Portfolio
Posted by: Dan
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Tags: autodesk v. vernor,copyright,first sale,GamePolitics
GamePolitics,Portfolio
Posted by: Dan
I've written a fairly long and rather controversial analysis of Autodesk v. Vernor, and its potential impact on the games industry over at Gamepolitics. The general consensus developing is that the lawyers agree with me and the non-lawyers disagree. What are your thoughts on the decision?
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A bit delayed, but I have an article up from late last week discussing AAFES and Gamestop's decision that "out of respect for our past and present men and women in uniform we will not carry Medal of Honor in any of our AAFES based stores". As a combat veteran and a gamer, I am disgusted and appalled by this attempt at censorship by AAFES bureaucrats that have not been subjected to the dangers and risks...
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Date: 02 Sep 2010
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Blog,Conventions and Trade Shows,IGDA IP Rights SIG
Posted by: Dan Rosenthal
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Blog,Conventions and Trade Shows,IGDA IP Rights SIG
Posted by: Dan Rosenthal
For those PAX attendees looking forward to my panel on Legal Issues in Gaming, we're scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 5 at 3:30pm in the Wolfman Theater. If you are an iOS user, consider picking up "The Conventionist" (it's free) and downloading the PAX plugin. You can then build a customized schedule, set an alarm for the panel, check the latest information, get a map, and all sorts of useful little...
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I have a new article up at Gamepolitics.com, expanding a bit further on their previous story regarding the FCC's announcement that it rejected a plan that would bring free broadband internet to 95% of the country. The reasons behind that rejection may be more complicated than you might think. Check it out here.
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