That is interesting, especially since manga piracy is such a big deal there. I wonder why there’s a distinction in the laws in that and not with video games.
It could be because most independent Manga artist want the exposure and won’t enforce their copyright as rigoursly. Whereas a publishing company already has the exposure and wants to control their IP and will enforce their copyright. Especially because to hold a copyright the owner needs to defend it.
That is interesting, especially since manga piracy is such a big deal there. I wonder why there’s a distinction in the laws in that and not with video games.
It could be because most independent Manga artist want the exposure and won’t enforce their copyright as rigoursly. Whereas a publishing company already has the exposure and wants to control their IP and will enforce their copyright. Especially because to hold a copyright the owner needs to defend it.