Copyright update.

GameForge, a leading platform for game development and distribution, is unveiling a suite of new features aimed at enhancing copyright protection for asset creators. These enhancements are designed to provide robust security for digital assets, ensuring that creators can safeguard their intellectual property while fostering a thriving, innovative community. Here’s a detailed look at the upcoming features:

Digital Watermarking
One of the most anticipated features is digital watermarking. This technology embeds a unique, invisible watermark into every asset uploaded to the platform. This watermark, imperceptible to the naked eye, carries information about the original creator and the upload timestamp. Should any unauthorized use or distribution occur, these watermarks can be traced back to the source, providing irrefutable proof of ownership. This makes it significantly easier for creators to protect their work and for GameForge to enforce copyright claims.

Blockchain-Based Ownership Records
GameForge is integrating blockchain technology to maintain immutable records of asset ownership. Each time an asset is uploaded, a corresponding transaction is recorded on a blockchain ledger. This ledger serves as a decentralized, tamper-proof record of ownership, providing an additional layer of security and transparency. Creators can reference this ledger to prove the originality and ownership of their assets, and any transfer of rights will also be logged on the blockchain, ensuring clear and indisputable ownership trails.

Advanced Content ID System
To further bolster protection, GameForge is introducing an advanced Content ID system. This system scans all new uploads against a database of existing assets to detect potential matches. If a new asset closely resembles a protected work, the system flags it for review. This proactive measure helps prevent unauthorized copying and ensures that derivative works are appropriately attributed. For creators, this means less time spent monitoring for infringements and more time focused on creativity.

Automated Takedown and Notification Process
Handling copyright infringements can be time-consuming and complex. GameForge’s new automated takedown system streamlines this process. When an infringement is detected, the system automatically generates a takedown notice and sends it to the offending party. Simultaneously, it notifies the original creator and provides them with a report detailing the infringement. This automation reduces the administrative burden on creators and speeds up the enforcement process, ensuring swift action against unauthorized use.