Many people in Florida love to play video games and compete in or watch esports, professional competitions in the video games world. The competition in esports can be fierce but so can the disputes between companies in the industry. Well-known video game company Riot Games has filed a trademark infringement against an esports firm, Riot Squad, accusing it of using the company's trademarks to build their own brand and reap the profits of a nonexistent association. Riot Games is best known as the manufacturer of "League of Legends," a popular game in esports competition.
Permission for use of copyrighted material
If a particular material is under copyright, it does not necessarily mean that no one else can use it. It generally means that someone else has to gain permission from the copyright owner before using it. The owner of a copyright can, of course, choose to withhold permission, which can limit the other party's ability to use it legally.
