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Virtual Worlds

Given the rising popularity of virtual worlds and the ability to generate real-world income from activities within the virtual realm, it is not surprising that the virtual marketplace is thriving and that trademark and copyright infringements occur on a regular basis.

17 minute read July 29, 2009 at 11:11 AM
By
Jess M. Collen, Matthew C. Wagner And Oren Gelber
Virtual Worlds

Call them what you will, Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (“MMORPGs”), virtual worlds, or video games. Regardless of their label, these online environments in which users socialize or play games are now in the mainstream.

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