Why Isn’t SEGA Overprotective of its Intellectual Property?

Sega is famous for how generous it is with its intellectual property... but why? Does it come from the goodness of Sega’s corporate heart? Or is there another reason? I’m Moony: a lawyer. Let’s explore Sega’s corporate decision making by looking at its history, controversies, investor reports, lawsuits, and more. We’ll compare Sega to Nintendo, explore Sega’s curious past, and see what growing success means for Sega, and SONIC, in the future. 10% of Moon Channel’s Revenue goes to charity! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more aboutt Doctors Without Borders at -- Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon! --- Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Sega History Context 08:04 - Case Study: Sega v. Accolade 14:06 - Sonic Gets Special Treatment by Sega 18:22 - The Tale of SegaSammy 22:30 - Intro to Investor Reports 24:01 -
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