Riyadh: Coinciding with the Esports World Cup, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has issued a report on the esports industry from an intellectual property perspective to clarify protection frameworks for creators, developers, and investors. According to Saudi Press Agency, the report details how various game elements are protected through literary works, industrial designs, patents, and trademarks, while also examining major global industry challenges such as piracy and digital forensics. The release comes as Saudi Arabia's gaming market rapidly expands, having reached $2.19 billion in 2024 and projected to surpass $4.73 billion by 2033. SAIP continues to refine policies that balance rights protection with technology access, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a global gaming hub.