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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Gaming on
Q: Hi, I have found a way to hack a game. I want to sell crystals you also can buy in game.

I live in Denmark and the android game is made by non-danish people.

Erik Špila
Erik Špila
answered on Aug 22, 2022

Dear Mrs or Mr,

in Denmark the actions you have mentioned might potentialy lead to a criminal prosecutions. Hacking is when someone gets access to someone elses computer, programmes, email or social profile without her/his permission. Everything without permission in this case might be in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Gaming for Michigan on
Q: Is there anything i can do to compel my father to either let me find or have him find my binders of pokemon cards?

When i was a minor, i collected Pokémon cards, some were gifts from a variety of family/friends, some I got by trading to friends as well as buying them at yard sales or at the store, with money i earned. He doesn't dispute they belong to me. About 6 years ago my dad bought a new house and my... View More

Michael Zamzow
Michael Zamzow
answered on Jul 26, 2022

Sometimes a practical solution is best. You could offer to split the proceeds of any sale with your father. If you give him an estimate of value, he might change his mind about storing something so valuable.

If he only has three binders, and if they are particularly valuable (a quick google...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Communications Law and Gaming for Arkansas on
Q: Is it possible for me to sue Pokémon support for lying in their code of conduct and negligence

Code of conduct says “if you believe you have been mistakenly discipline, please contact support here” which is where I make support request ticket but after making one all I get is an email (This is an automated email response.) saying “we don’t respond to inquiry’s of that kind” or... View More

Erik Špila
Erik Špila
answered on Aug 22, 2022

Dear Mrs or Mr,

well this is kind of not so exact question, but I will try to provide an answer to at least some extent.

At first the question about "If you are able to sue someone" is very general and the general answer to this is that Yes, you can sue, because you can...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gaming for California on
Q: So i wanted to know if re selling game hacks / in game currency is illegal.

Like for example say you need a activation code for the hack. You don’t buy a hack directly it’s more of a subscription code. Say you buy that from chinese people send them money and to re sell it. Same goes for the in game currency you buy it from them for cheap and re sell it. Would that be... View More

Jingzhan Wang
Jingzhan Wang
answered on Jul 24, 2022

It's illegal in China

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Gaming, Intellectual Property and Trademark on
Q: I have a specific question about copyright and trademark registration for a game studio.More details below.

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

i have a specific request and I would like to ask your advice, please.

I am interested in registering a trademark and copyright, specifically about a studio name & devloper name in the games industry, as well as for a website.

Unfortunately, i... View More

Dane E. Johnson
Dane E. Johnson
answered on Jul 4, 2022

If you are outside the US, you must have an attorney who is eligible to practice in the US Patent and Trademark Office represent you in filing a trademark application. Outside the US, you can file a trademark application with the trademark office of each country in which you are seeking protection.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Gaming, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for New Jersey on
Q: Can I patent a game that has open domain IPs such as Santa Clause? I’m making a game where Santa is the main villain

I am making the story unique and bringing my own twist on Christmas and a dark tale of horror with my own unique characters and ideas.

Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on May 14, 2022

Your situation requires more facts and to determine what you can due without getting into serious legal problems, you must retain an experienced patent law attorney. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography.

2 Answers | Asked in Gaming and Trademark on
Q: I am about to start a new tabletop rpg game. Do I need to register a company or trademark it is enough?
John Martin Hilla
John Martin Hilla
answered on Apr 17, 2022

Hello from a longtime tabletop rpg player! I've had the pleasure of knowing and gaming with some of the leading names in gaming going back to the early 80s. This is one of my favorite topics, and the answer to your question is—both.

A company is registered through the filing of your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Gaming for Michigan on
Q: Can my parents smash my stuff if I bought it with my own money

I'm 19 and live at home with my parents and right now we're in an argument and they're threatening to smash my PS5 that I bought with my money and I told them that they can't do that is that true

Michael Zamzow
Michael Zamzow
answered on Apr 8, 2022

Well, think about it from a big picture. While, it is true that they cannot damage your property, if they do damage your property you're only reliable remedy is a lawsuit against them. It is also true that your parents can evict you. Every familial situation is different, you might look back... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Gaming for Michigan on
Q: Can my parents smash my stuff if I bought it with my own money

I'm 19 and live at home with my parents and right now we're in an argument and they're threatening to smash my PS5 that I bought with my money and I told them that they can't do that is that true

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Apr 4, 2022

That could be malicious destruction of property - a criminal offense. But now hear this: you are over 18 years old, which makes you a tenant in your parents' home. They do not need to let you stay there. I would suggest you have a conversation with them about expectations, and if there is no... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Entertainment / Sports, Gaming and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: Game Copyrights, and Intellectual Property

I am planning on making a 2D Platformer game (when finished, I want it to be released on Steam, and possibly outside of the US if sales are good). I will be making the music for the game - I don't know too much on how copyrights work besides the fact that I have to file it, and I don't... View More

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
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answered on Mar 28, 2022

The game product you envision has elements that, as the fruits of your original creative effort, are separate subjects of copyright: the code, the visual appearance, and the music. To assure the greatest protection for your work(s), you should register the copyright in each of these elements. Then... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Gaming and Native American Law for California on
Q: I was at Indian casino parking lot backed out nto a car

that had stopped to wait for a spot my fault? car pointing in opposite direction for flow out parking area. Normally there are no cars behind those spaces. I did look but in blind spot. two scratches. for some reason said lets not report he got estimate for 1000.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 22, 2022

More info might be helpful but sounds like you are at fault

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Gaming for Texas on
Q: Website closed my account and owed me over 60k is there anything I can do

So the website is pulsz.come and I had won bit on there site was around 200k at 1 point and when it came to paying out they took over a month and said they were going to and then closed my account and said I had two accounts which I did no and explained to them multiple times and then told them my... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Feb 9, 2022

Yes, you can hire a business attorney/litigator to work on this issue for you to help you recover the funds.

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming and Copyright for Iowa on
Q: Can I rip a Nintendo game, turn it into a file, and use it for personal use, don’t plan on sharing it with anyone?
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
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answered on Jan 25, 2022

Thanks to the "first sale doctrine" in copyright law, you may make additional copies of the work for your own use so long as you do not distribute or sell them to others. The transformative copy you propose would also be permitted, with the same limitation on distribution or sale to others.

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming, Intellectual Property, Patents (Intellectual Property) and Trademark on
Q: Hello! Thank you that you have this option. I used the inscription "PUBG MOBILE" on the photo. And my account was ban!

I don't know can they delete my account only because I use these 2 words

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Dec 29, 2021

You can contest the ban, ask for explanation.

I am not familiar with the meaning, but if it is related to a registered brand you may have infringed on somebody's rights.

Consult with an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming for Florida on
Q: Are local gambling facilities in lake county (clermont city) FL, legal?

Are cash machines and or game rooms legal in lake county Florida

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Dec 11, 2021

You should ask the county.

1 Answer | Asked in Entertainment / Sports and Gaming for Mississippi on
Q: Can I place a sports bet at a casino in Mississippi for a friend?

My friend isn’t able to travel to Mississippi so I was going to place a sports bet for him. Is that okay?

Hiten H. Patel
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Hiten H. Patel
answered on Nov 16, 2021

No. Also, the casino will not allow you to place a sports wager using another persons name.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Business Law, Gaming and Small Claims for Nevada on
Q: My hand was smashed extremely hard between two glass doors at a casino entrance. What's the right way to handle this?

Is there a liability on the casino I should be addressing since this may be an issue on something they should look into.

Thirty days later and my hand is still soar. Nobody there seemed to be of concern. I asked to speak to someone about it and I was asked rather rudly if I needed a... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 20, 2021

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your accident and injuries. At this point, you could reach out to attorneys in your area to discuss in further detail. Most attorneys who handle injury cases offer free initial consults. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming for Florida on
Q: FLORIDA: What is the limit for a prize I can give for winning a music bingo game?

I play music bingo for a bar and we give token prizes to winners. We advertise that this is a NON-GAMBLING event. It is, but I would like to give better prizes. Is there a limit to the value of a prize for a non-gambline event such as mine?

Michael  Mayoral
Michael Mayoral
answered on Nov 2, 2021

Review the relevant Florida Statute 849.0931 -

"(5)Except for instant bingo prizes, which are limited to the amounts displayed on the ticket or on the game flare, a jackpot shall not exceed the value of $250 in actual money or its equivalent, and there shall be no more than three...
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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Entertainment / Sports, Gaming and Trademark for Georgia on
Q: I would like to get this company together for the first few months and then I’ll get it to up and running in no time

I have a question about how my life would be if I got this company and how much money would be made for my future and family is it sure success in the business or what I do need to know if I going to make my money back in wholesale or whole period

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Oct 7, 2021

This question is very general. Many issues you need to address to stay out of trouble. The most common matter is your trademark. You should conduct a research and make sure you are not using others' trademark. Preferably, you should register your own trademark. Other matters include... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Business Law, Gaming and Gov & Administrative Law for Louisiana on
Q: Are you required to disclose if you were arrested but never convicted or plead guilty?

I was arrested a while back for marijuana possession and went through a diversion program and the arrest was expunged. What should I do if I forgot to disclose that in filing for a permit with the Mississippi State gaming association as part of an internal auditor application?

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 30, 2021

Even if charge refused and diversion completed, your lawyer needs to FILE a Motion to expunge the arrest.

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