A common question I get from a lot of authors, artists, creators, and software developers is: “Should I register my copyright?” While my answer is always an emphatic YES, I understand that this question comes from an area of uncertainty. Uncertainty about what a copyright is, uncertainty about what the benefits of a copyright registration are, and uncertainty about the procedure and costs associated with registering a copyright.

One of the most common misconceptions among content creators is that Fair Use is a right granted to them. However, Fair Use is actually a defense that you would use if you were sued for copyright infringement. Of course, while it is a defense, you can always mitigate the possibility of infringement by adhering to certain guidelines.

The Esports Integrity Commission released a statement giving a bit of insight into their intention to create a regulatory framework for talent agents in the Esports space. Esports is a rapidly growing industry and it is likely that we will see many more initiatives to stabilize the inner workings of Esports over the coming years.

Esports and content creation for games is going to be a billion-dollar industry in 2020. This means that more and more companies are going to take notice of the industry, and they all want a piece of the pie. This is a good thing for the industry, and it can be a great thing for esports players and content creators in the gaming space.