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Intellectual property law in gaming and artificial intelligence

Bonadio, Enrico; Trapova, Alina; (2024) Intellectual property law in gaming and artificial intelligence. In: Bevan, Chris, (ed.) Research Handbook on Property, Law and Theory. (pp. 448-462). Edward Elgar Publishing: Cheltenham, UK.

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on copyright and patent aspects of AI in gaming. On the copyright side, the central question is what video games are in terms of protectable subject matter. Even though patents have historically attracted less attention, they can be important for some hardware, software, development tools and other middleware companies; yet, as it currently stands the considerable cost tied to patents renders them less utilised in the field. AI has stepped in to not only disrupt classical IP models, but to offer a wide range of immersive interactive experiences for gaming; thus, opening new avenues for exploitation. As far as copyright law is concerned, the infusion of an AI element into the game provokes questions of authorship when it comes to in-game creativity. When it comes to patents and AI in this industry, central issues revolve around whether inventions covering the video games’ mechanics constitute patentable subject matter.

Type: Book chapter
Title: Intellectual property law in gaming and artificial intelligence
ISBN-13: 9781802202052
DOI: 10.4337/9781802202069.00037
Publisher version: http://dx.doi.org/10.4337/9781802202069.00037
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the version of record. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of Laws
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10197865
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