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Analysis

Facebook’s Beat Saber Patent

Beat Saber became a virtual reality mega-hit upon its full release in 2019. This is the patent that stemmed from its success.

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Analysis

Konami’s Sensory Video Game Machine Patent 

For calibration, simulation, and ease of use in the early days of motion controls!

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News

Humana’s Yoga Ball Video Game Controller

Ever wanted to get your zen AND your game on at once? Boy, have we got the thing for you...
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Analysis

2006’s Iconic Nintendo Wii Controller Patent

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Analysis

Worlds Inc’s Wild Figure Choice for this Early Metaverse-Style Patent

 The user interface for a video game.
Analysis

Blizzard’s 2021 Patent Focused on Restoring Gameplay from a Point in Time
Analysis

Patent Arcade’s Kirk Sigmon Talks to PC Gamer about Kingdom Come Trademark Filing

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Analysis

Mattel’s Foray into Play-on-the-Go Console Technology 

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Analysis

Nintendo’s Updated Pokéball Patent 

Today's 5 Patents

Figure Patent No. Title Assignee Issue Date
U.S. Design Pat. No. D1,030,897 U.S. Pat. App. No. 29/930,433 Game Console Unknown assignee February 29, 2024 Patent Details
U.S. Pat. No. 12,377,352 U.S. Pat. App. No. 18/662,637 SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CORRELATE USER BEHAVIOR PATTERNS WITHIN AN ONLINE GAME WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES OF USERS Solsten, Inc. May 13, 2024 Patent Details
U.S. Pat. No. 12,496,525 U.S. Pat. App. No. 18/302,336 SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING ASSEMBLED OBJECTS WITHIN A VIRTUAL SPACE NINTENDO CO., LTD. April 18, 2023 Patent Details
U.S. Pat. No. 12,175,617 U.S. Pat. App. No. 17/956,874 INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR JUDGING WHETHER TO ALLOW A MOBILE MEDIUM TO MOVE WITHIN A VIRTUAL SPACE GREE, INC. September 30, 2022 Patent Details
U.S. Pat. No. 12,485,346 U.S. Pat. App. No. 18/054,008 CAPTURING COMPUTER GAME OUTPUT MID-RENDER FOR 2D TO 3D CONVERSION, ACCESSIBILITY, AND OTHER EFFECTS Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. November 9, 2022 Patent Details

Scholarship

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Book

The Legal Guide to Video Game Development

A practical guide to the business and legal realities of making and releasing games, from IP to licensing and EULAs.

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Book

Research Handbook on Interactive Entertainment Law

Deeper doctrinal and policy analysis covering game patents, AI and video games, player communities, and EULAs.

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Law Review Article

Nerds v. Nintendo

Analysis of video game decompilations, fair use, preservation, and rightsholder interests.

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Conference

More than Just a Game

One of the leading international conferences focused on legal and commercial issues shaping the gaming industry.

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