The Metaverse – At The Intersection Of Law And Entertainment For Content Creators

Let's face it: 'metaverse' has become an annoying buzzword over the last few years (although the term originated in 1992 in the science fiction novel Snow Crash). When most of us hear the word 'metaverse', one or more of the following might come to mind: (1) it refers to something that "is coming" (or probably here, maybe?); (2) it refers to a future where most of us utilize innovative technologies (perhaps goggles, or something?); and/or (3) it refers to something where the opportunities and challenges are not yet fully understand.

The intent of this article is to: (1) demystify the "metaverse" and describe what it means; and (2) identify some entertainment legal issues that will unfold.