This past Friday, SBEC clinic students had the opportunity to attend the Esports Career & Entrepreneurship Summit at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

The summit consisted of information surrounding UNCG’s minor in Videogaming and Esport Studies; panel of Esport Entrepreneurs and Industry businessmen; roundtable discussions; and a presentation by Epic Games’ Tom Shannon, who gave attendees an inside look at Unreal Engine 5, the company’s advanced 3D creation tool.

The panelist spoke about the vast business opportunities that the Esports realm is creating, and how that is being fueled as universities introduce curriculums that foster growth in the field. With this growth comes ample opportunity for lawyers to expand their business and IP practice.

Esport companies look to protect their trademarks, contract new workers and workspaces, and are actively looking for lawyers that understand Esports. On the other hand, companies such as Epic Games look for their attorneys to protect their technology and conduct licensing deals with major corporations, car manufacturers, and movie studios that use the technology for special effects.

A big thanks to UNCG, the panelist, and Epic Games for a fun and insightful event.

 

For help with your small business needs, contact the SBEC at businessclinic@elon.edu.

 

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