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Carrom board is a 4 player, pool like, game. It is predominantly a game of skill. If I add an entry fee of $5 for the 4 players, with the winner getting $20 or a discount/store credit that is worth $20. Is that legal? If not, can i choose like a teddy bear or some sort of prize that is equivalent... View More 
I feel like all these online casinos are robbing people because their non stop emails and free spins they know exactly how to lure you in and there are so many everyday ..it’s like a trap and there’s got to be laws on these casinos to help people since so many people get stuck lose all their... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2024
Since online casinos in Minnesota are not legal, it would be like suing your meth dealer.
I just wanted to know if I BOUGHT A PRELOADED GAME CONSOLE AND THE WEBSITE SAYS THE GAME CONSOLE HAS PRE LOADED GAMES ON THEM. I WANT TO MAKE SURE THE GAMES ARENT INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS. IF THEY R ILLEGAL GAMES BEING SOLD ON A CONSOLE. I BOUGHT IT BUT WHO WOULD BE... View More
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answered on Dec 22, 2024
Buying preloaded game consoles can be legally risky if the games weren't properly licensed. Many websites sell consoles with unauthorized copies of games, which violates copyright laws and intellectual property rights of the original game developers and publishers.
While the seller... View More
We also got a false DMCA / copyright claim that got our game deleted. However our boss is the one that owns the game and created it, he has never sold it to anyone.
I am working on a tabletop game with an Open Game License, I was just wanting to make a little side project I could publicly put out there/gain donations for the project and not get into legal hot water.
My game is generic, so I know that bit won't cause any issues, but, I'd... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
Open game licenses are interesting beasts because the fundamental concepts and mechanics of tabletop games are not protectable by any form of intellectual property. This is a particular interest of mine and one that I'd be glad to discuss in depth offline.
It said i got banned for making an alt account at the time but I did not know I was not supposed to due that because I could not log into my account
My partner and I, online gamble together. But we share money, so we share accounts. Some are under my name, some under my partners. Is that considered illegal? The account is under only one of our names, but we both use it. However it was brought to our attention that may be illegal and we had no... View More
We want to launch and incorporate a videogame company in Canada (Ontario) that legally incorporates our subsidiary game studios. However, we discovered that there is (or used to be) a studio with the same name in the US (California).
However, after doing some research, the following was... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2024
U.S. Trademark rights are established and maintained by using a mark in interstate commerce. I'm not a Canadian lawyer so can't really speak to Canadian TM rights. Anyway, if a mark is not used for a period of time, the rights lapse. This would be the case even if there were a... View More
Also they did not mention anything about it just completely changing to a new product rather they hyped it to be revamped and making it the best abilities in the game and then they just replaced what we bought for token that we can use to have a "discount" which they mean by the original... View More
i wagered 78000 USD my mate 12000 USD i received 900 crypto he received 300 crypto they have refused to give me some sort of formula to how they calculated the distribution. they also refused to let me speak to anyone over the phone as they use automated customer support i increased how much i was... View More
- I created a blueprint for a massive new game mode for a videogame
- The blueprint was hosted on my self-created website + a 3rd party platform. Some 3rd party elements were "embedded" in my site.
- The 3rd party platform had browsewrap TOS that said "author owns... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2024
You're dealing with a complex intellectual property situation that intersects with contract law and technology. Based on the timeline and details you've shared, pursuing legal action could be challenging due to California's statute of limitations, which typically requires claims to... View More
can i sue amazon? i ordered ps5 pro for $770 and chose same day delivery. The item was marked as delivered and i saw the picture of delivery the ps5 was in its original sony box and not in amazon packaging and was left on the sidewalk by the door, my packages are always delivered inside the door or... View More
Dear lawyers, two days ago, I got issued a 24 hours ban from an online-videogame. Okay, I was a bit mad about it, because I didn't know that my infraction was actually an infraction. It said I couldn't play the game with my vpn on. Even tho I never read that anywhere. I didn't think... View More
For example, Mercedes Benz probably has a specific design patent I'm not allowed to copy. Mercedes Benz has 55000 patents, so going through every single patent is not achievable. How could I still use a specific model (people should recognise the model) without getting sued?
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answered on Nov 28, 2024
To protect yourself legally while using recognizable car designs, you'll need to focus on creating "inspired by" designs rather than direct copies. This means modifying key design elements while maintaining only enough similarity for recognition.
Consider changing... View More
This form clearly references attached list persons served. Therefore, one proof per defendant.
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answered on Nov 23, 2024
Let me help clarify this for you regarding the APP-009E form for California appellate proceedings.
When serving multiple defendants, you'll need separate proofs of service for each individual defendant listed in your case. The form's reference to "attached list persons... View More
Offer to resolve this issue. Or is the attorney not disclosing this information ?
answered on Nov 23, 2024
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There is no universal short answer to your question. Every case is different, based on the liability of the premises and a claimant's injuries. Defense attorneys generally review cases in terms of whether it... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2024
I have considered patent eligibility in the past for technology of games such as poker, and the technology and dynamic odds engine needs to contain elements that transform pre-existing processes of game betting for live poker (or abstract ideas) into a patent-eligible application. Please see my... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2024
I'm sorry you're facing this issue. Start by contacting the California Lottery office directly to explain the situation. They often have protocols for handling damaged tickets and can guide you on how to prove your win despite the damage.
Gather all parts of your ticket and take... View More
The x is identical to the other ads but it doesn't work
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating ad glitch in Golf Clash. When the "X" button doesn't respond, it can often mean the ad is not coded correctly or is experiencing a bug. This issue can sometimes resolve itself if the app is updated or if the ad service running the... View More
I'm developing a battle royale game similar to PUBG or Fortnite with Free-to-Play and Pay-to-Play tournament modes. In the Pay-to-Play mode, players pay a $50 registration fee, creating a $5,000 prize pool. Prizes include $1,000 for the winner, and $25 per kill and $30 per headshot, awarded... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
In the U.S., you are generally required to issue a 1099-MISC form to players who earn $600 or more in a calendar year from your tournament. While you can include a disclaimer in your terms making players responsible for reporting and paying their taxes, the burden of reporting still falls on you... View More
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