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 - Investor Report Revelations 30:31 - Tangent; Sonic Team Not to Blame 34:19 - Case Study: Ken Penders 38:34 - Summary So Far 40:00 - Prediction of Sega’s Future Behavior 41:58 - Conclusion 44:40 - Post Script --- Additional Reading: Sega Sammy 2022 Integrated Report: Sega Sammy 2021 Integrated Report: Sega Sammy 2005 Annual Report: Sega Enterprises Ltd. V. Accolade, Inc. 977 1510 (9th Cir. 1992) w/ Amicus Curiae: KENNETH PENDERS, II V. SEGA OF AMERICA, INC., No. 12-55544 (9th Cir. 2013): I hope that’s everything I promised! Let me know if I missed anything. --- The Track List, by Fan Request: Sorry, I had to get rid of the timestamps; they were messing with the chapters! (1) Chao Garden - Neutral - Sonic Adventure 2; (2) Casino Night Zone - Sonic the Hedgehog 2; (3) Green Hill (Classic) - Sonic Generations; (4) Angel Island Zone - Sonic Mania Plus; (5) Marble Zone Act 1 - Sonic Mania (Not in Game); (6) Star Light Zone Act 1 - Sonic Mania (Not in Game); (7) Studiopolis Zone Act 1 - Sonic Mania; (8) Beneath the Mask (Rain) - Persona 5; (9) Intro - The Stanley Parable ; (10) Casino Night (Act 2) - Sonic Generations; (11) Can You Feel the Sunshine? - Sonic R; (12) Deodoro - Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games; (13) Chemical Plant Zone Act 1 - Sonic Mania; (14) Flying Battery Zone Act 1 - Sonic Mania; (15) Major Boss - Sonic 3 HD; (16) Carnival Night Zone (Act 1) - Sonic 3; (17) Pumpkin Hill - Sonic Adventure 2 Battle; (18) Deodoro - Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games; (19) Star Light Zone Act 2 - Sonic Mania; (20) City Escape (Classic) - Sonic Generations; (21) Maya Fey Turnabout Sisters Theme 2001 - Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney; (22) Pumpkin Hill - Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. Whew! Maybe these track playlists and additional reading resources can be a Patreon reward in the future or something. --- Subtitles by: James Hugh (Thank you, James!)