Christy Coates

Christy Coates is a third-year law student at the UNC School of Law where she focuses on entertainment law and intellectual property. Christy is a huge music fan and loves going to live shows. She also enjoys gaming, movies, TV and animals

Can I Use the Character From Another Game in My Own Game?

All game devs have a favorite character; one they draw inspiration from. What better way to show props to those who have inspired you than by featuring your favorite character in your new game. A little nudge or nod to other creators to show your respect. But where does admiration cross over to copyright infringement? …

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The CVAA: What it means for the games industry

Ringing in the New Year not only brought new year’s resolutions, but it also gave effect to the CVAA in the video game industry. What is the CVAA? The CVAA (21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act 2010) sets forth accessibility requirements for all advanced communications services. This includes advanced communications services for game software, …

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