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Property Law and Real Estate

The University of Akron

2016

Property rights

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Virtual Property, Real Concerns, Nelson Dacunha Mar 2016

Virtual Property, Real Concerns, Nelson Dacunha

Akron Intellectual Property Journal

The status of digital property protection, especially in virtual worlds, is uncertain to say the least. These are the issues that I will review in this note.

In section II, I will discuss the foundations of virtual worlds and their growth from pre-computer roots to present day sprawling universes. This background will provide a foundation for novices in the virtual world realm and an anchor for the important role that these games play in the lives of not only young Americans, but people of all ages and nationalities around the world.

Part III will discuss the critical characteristics of virtual …