Amusement Expo International says it is cracking down on copy games at the show next week.
The organisers of the show, which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, have announced an aggressive campaign designed to protect its exhibitors from intellectual property theft.
To prevent against it during the show, organisers have arranged for legal staff to be present during the show who will offer free advice should any company feel its rights have been infringed. Additionally, an IP attorney will be on site before and during the expo to investigate claims of copy games being offered for sale.
Signage will be in place throughout the hall reiterating AEI’s commitment to protecting the IP of its exhibitors.
Should an IP claim be verified during the show, the management says it will take all necessary steps to stop the copy product being offered, including closing the offending booth.
Brian Glasgow, show manager for Amusement Expo International, said: “We recognise the threat copy games present to our entire industry and as such, we’re taking proactive measures to stop them from being offered for sale on the tradeshow floor in both physical form and in sales collateral.”
According to the FBI, the annual cost of IP theft to the US economy is estimated at up to US$600bn.
