For the Love of the Game: Examining the Legality of Unofficial Fan Video Game Remakes

Authors

• Madeleine Higgs, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note explores the legal challenges faced by creators of fan remakes of delisted video games under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and proposes potential solutions to address these issues. It argues that expanding exemptions for such works and adopting a statutory licensing regime could provide a legal framework that balances the rights of copyright holders with the creative interests of fan creators. The analysis emphasizes the need for reforms to prevent overly broad enforcement of copyright protections and to incentivize fair use considerations.

Disciplines

Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law | Intellectual Property Law | Law | Legal Profession

Recommended Citation

Madeleine Higgs, For the Love of the Game: Examining the Legality of Unofficial Fan Video Game Remakes, 42 Cardozo Arts & Ent. L.J. 199 (2024).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoaelj/vol42/iss1/7