With increased litigation in the video game industry, it is of vital importance to thoroughly understand how trade secrets are involved in game production. This panel will begin with a session on recent litigation in the space and then provide an overview of potential trade secrets issues present throughout the industry, the variety of ways in which these can be expressed, and best practices for avoiding litigation.

As connected games and mobile experiences collect increasing amounts of user data and personally identifiable information, the more liable game developers and publishers become in terms of safe-guarding that information. Compliance with privacy requirements also becomes a crucial matter for the continued survival of the game industry. This session looks at where data comes from, defense, legal countermeasures, and response to data breaches, cross-border privacy, and children-specific privacy regulations and best practices.

The interactive entertainment industry is subject to many of the same business concerns as other industries, including employment issues. This panel will explore the impact of immigration and employment law on businesses within the industry, as well as discuss the nature of employment relationships and the resultant requirements.