ISSUES OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN ESPORTS
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Abstract
The article analyzes the problems of legal regulation and dispute resolution in the field of esports. Theauthor notes that the rapid development of esports as a technological phenomenon outpaces the adaptation oftraditional legal institutions, creating significant legal gaps and risks for all participants in these relationships.The article examines the systemic contradictions arising from the fragmentation of legislation at the nationaland international levels. The paper examines the specific features of esports, which distinguish it fromtraditional sports. This gives rise to a unique category of disputes at the intersection of sports law andintellectual property law. The article focuses on a critical analysis of existing dispute resolution mechanisms.A critical analysis of existing and prospective mechanisms for resolving sports disputes in the field of esportsis provided. The conclusion identifies key systemic problems hindering the development of a coherent legalsystem in esports: fragmented regulation, the dominance of intellectual property issues, the unequal position of parties in disputes, and cybersecurity issues. As a development perspective, the author argues for the need todevelop uniform international standards protecting the rights of eSports athletes, as well as the advisability ofofficially recognizing eSports in national jurisdictions to unify legislation and ensure adequate legal protectionfor participants.
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