Video Games: Current Trends in Intellectual Property

Dr S. Gregory Boyd kicked off the first lecture in the "IP Surprise!" lecture series today at the Wellington Conference Center.  Dr. Boyd's talk centered on the emerging trends of patent use in the video game industry, arguing that patents are likely under utilized and that patent litigation is on the horizon for this industry.  Dr. Boyd also provided advice on how to getting in to and work in the game industry.

Click here to see the webcast and lecture slides.

The "IP Surprise!" is a series of lectures dedicated to exploring intellectual property in new or unconventional industries.  Visit the IP Surprise website.

Dr. Boyd is a corporate and intellectual property attorney with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and an adjunct professor of law at New York Law School.