orockwell@lemmy.worldtoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world•Are UI layouts of video games subject to IP protection?
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19 days agoYes.*
You can patent a design pattern, within a specific context (provided the patent is approved)
NAMCO infamously patented ‘Loaing Screen Games’, with its documented example being Galaga.
Thankfully that patent expired in 2015. Hope this answers your question!
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