2018 is set to be a key year for esports as the industry continues to grow and mature. Such rapid expansion presents a number of opportunities and challenges from both a commercial and legal perspective. In this video, Will Deller highlights some of the key issues to look out for as the year unfolds, ranging from tighter control of IP licensing to protection for rights holders in player contracts.
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