Video game lawyer implores devs to understand ownership and swerve generative AI
Video game lawyer Nick Allan advises independent developers to prioritize understanding intellectual property ownership and to avoid generative AI. He stressed the importance of written agreements with contractors and freelancers to secure IP rights. Allan also cautioned against using AI-generated assets due to potential ownership issues and difficulties in preventing copyright infringement.
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- Company: Mishcon de Reya
- Person: Nick Allan
- Topic: Copyright Law
- Topic: Game Development
- Topic: Generative AI
- Topic: Intellectual Property
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