Esports Law and Practice

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Esports Law and Practice

9781803925998 Edward Elgar Publishing
Edited by Leonid Shmatenko, 5Gambit, Zurich, Switzerland, Oleksandr Volkov, Asters, Kyiv, Ukraine and Rodolphe Ruffié-Farrugia, Clifford Chance, Perth, Australia
Publication Date: May 2025 ISBN: 978 1 80392 599 8 Extent: c 464 pp
Esports Law and Practice serves as an authoritative guide to the fast-growing field of esports law. It covers all aspects of this intricate and dynamic sector, exploring the history and evolution of its legal landscape. The book provides practical insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the world of esports.

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Esports Law and Practice serves as an authoritative guide to the rapidly expanding field of esports law. This comprehensive work provides detailed analysis of all aspects of this complex and multifaceted sector. It delves into the history and development of the evolving legal landscape, offering practical insights into the challenges and opportunities that esports presents.

Key Features:
● Explores the relationship between esports and traditional sports
Provides a comprehensive overview of integrity and governance issues in esports
● Covers dispute resolution mechanisms in the context of IP matters and investor-State disputes
● Delves into key topics such as mergers and acquisitions, antitrust issues and tax considerations
● Analyses governance structures and regulatory challenges, including the regulation of loot boxes, match-fixing, doping and employment contracts
● Highlights the importance of intellectual property rights and examines the critical role of copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the esports industry

Esports Law and Practice is an indispensable resource for legal professionals specializing in esports and sports law. Practitioners in intellectual property law or international arbitration dealing with esports cases will find the book''s detailed guidance on regulatory issues, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution methods particularly beneficial. Policymakers, regulators, investors, business strategists, academics, and students interested in these legal areas will also find the work''s theoretical and practical insights invaluable.
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