Introducing Rights Manager

[DieselElevatorsRBLX (Hachiroku)]

I’ve submitted many through YouTube. But it’s different than giving away photos of yourself and license.

[dvdko (dvd)]

@Roblox

In the future, we look forward to offering support for bulk requests, additional improvements in the claims process, better searching and matching for similar creations, a new trademark process, and permissioning and better support for Roblox groups.

Can’t wait for these features to be added in the future! Would definitely like to see a system similar to YouTube.

Additionally, I have a few questions:

• Will there be any changes or improvements to the DMCA counter-notice process in case of false reports? The ID verification is a nice security blanket to deter some bad actors, but I feel like a better counter-notice system is still needed.

• Will there be any changes or improvements to the remediation process to appeal the 3 DMCA strikes prior to permanent account termination?

[Subcadet]

This is a great step forward, but I can already see this getting abused eventually just like on YouTube.

[VisualPlugin (VisuaIPlugin)]

When I don’t ID-verifry, will I get the Wrongs Manager?

[Voidage]

@Roblox

If a request is denied, will we find out specifically why?

• At this time, Rights Manager will only provide standard rejection information. We look forward to providing more detailed rejection reasons in the future.

What even is the point of this? Could anyone at Roblox explain why you refuse to initially provide essential information like this?

[probIematlc (problematic)]

This was very long overdue! It’s a big step in the right direction. I do have to ask, where do Roblox created assets come into the picture?

After reading it over, it seems only rights holders can file a takedown request. So what about copies of roblox made items? Will owners of Roblox made items, such as coveted limiteds, be able to file takedown requests on copies of such items even though they aren’t the creator?

[Trl0_P90 (Trio)]

I love this and its def needed but I do have a few issues…

@Roblox

In order to register, creators must first ID-verify. After the verification,

so underage devs IP rights don’t matter?

@Roblox

If a request is denied, will we find out specifically why?

• At this time, Rights Manager will only provide standard rejection information. We look forward to providing more detailed rejection reasons in the future.

why even give us the rejection information atp

@Roblox

Do users under 13 years old have access to Rights Manager?

• Users under 13 should have their parent submit a removal request on their behalf. If they try to access Rights Manager, they will be prompted to get their parent’s help.

Now lets be real here… most parents won’t feel comfortable putting their id into a 3rd-party…

Also is there a system in place to prevent false claims? currently its way to easy to just lie to support and have the claim approved

[br_cks]

In order to use this feature I’m required to verify my phone number - which then becomes a recovery option. This is an account security risk.

This is because of a relatively simple attack called “sim-swapping.” This attack makes it so that bad actors can take your phone number. Meaning, a phone number is NOT a secure recovery option.

I want to use this feature but do not want to open an attack vector to my account

[br_cks]

There needs to be a way to verify a phone number without forcing it as a recovery option. Or don’t have phone verification at all.

[sandwich_lel (lol)]

what about Public copyright licenses like Creative Commons and Public domain this may impact scp games in some way.

[OppaStoppaStomppa]

This new tool doesn’t change how licensing works on Roblox. As long as creators are following proper licensing agreements there should be no difference.

[FrancisHUnderwood (Francis)]

I hope roblox soon with this implements ways to challenge takedown requests - especially with the recent rise of fraudulent claims.

[superbroggy]

Odd question, but what happens when someone steals an asset then spam reports the original and it gets deleted.

So you’re unable to file it under asset / asset protection and instead need to upload file(s) that the infringer probably has a copy of as they managed to reuploaded it.

It’s kinda finicky here, since most likely Roblox won’t acknowledge the deleted asset and bad actors can just spam report to save themselves from punishment since most likely Roblox won’t acknowledge deleted assets

Some clarification would help a lot for this

[DerBusfahrer12 (YourCreator)]

But for example I’m uploading a game today and a game that has been created 1year ago is like mine. Do you think I can strike him out ?

[TotoyRBLX (Totoy)]

I hope this feature doesn’t get abused because it happened multiple times on other platforms (YouTube, etc.)

[DerBusfahrer12 (YourCreator)]

When this work like in mine message Roblox is broke

[iGottic]

This is something that my studio faces and it’s so annoying

[ZeroCentigrade (Yannis)]

Best feature ever! We can take down leaked assets in no time

[MatauPlays]

Would models that are made collaboratively with other people’s work (eg. one user creates the mesh, another specializes in constraints, one does the scripting) count as an intellectual property?

[Oppressed_II]

This is what I am scared of. I hope Roblox has put in place some measures for bad actors.