Shadows In The Code: Exploring The Intricacies Of Game Cloning And Intellectual Property Rights

Introduction

In the bustling world of game development, creativity often takes centre stage as developers strive to innovate and captivate players with unique gameplay experiences. However, behind the scenes, there's a quieter battle brewing—a battle over the cloning of games and the ethical and legal implications surrounding intellectual property rights.

Games such as PUB-G (Player Unknown's BattleGrounds), Call of Duty, and Valorant have been dominating the Indian gaming industry for a long time. Following the Indian government's recent ban on PUBG, various alternatives including BGMI, FAU-G (Fearless and United Guards) and Fortnite, quickly emerged to fill the void in the market. While developers meticulously try protect their in-game components against intellectual property infringements, the issue of game cloning presents a significant challenge to the protection of such property.