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Mojang Microsoft IP ownership all uses

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause covers derivatives, meaning any content you create that derives from Minecraft's name, brand, or assets is subject to Mojang and Microsoft's ownership of all associated rights.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

You do not acquire any copyright, trademark, or related rights in the Minecraft name, brand, assets, or any derivatives you may create.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

By uploading Your Content, you represent and warrant to us that you have all necessary rights and licenses to do so and automatically grant us a license to use Your Content as provided under Section 7 below.

Stability AI Medium

As between you and Stability, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you retain your ownership right in the Inputs that you submit.

Upwork Medium

Unless you have written permission from Upwork, you must never use any Upwork Mark: On any letterhead, business card, or signature block; As part of your business name or a domain name; As part of a user ID...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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All rights (including copyright, trademark rights, and related rights) in the name, brand, assets, and any derivatives are and will remain owned by Mojang and Microsoft

— Excerpt from Minecraft's Minecraft Usage Guidelines

Applicable regulations

DMCA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Minecraft Usage Guidelines
Entity
Minecraft
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-025245
Document ID
CA-D-00119
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5e8b017eedb8b7b023b00d0a87e3cefa11f56cf0639d1270bb0ec0efe3aed3c6
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 18:46 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Minecraft
Document: Minecraft Usage Guidelines
Record ID: CA-P-025245
Captured: 2026-05-20 18:46:29 UTC
SHA-256: 5e8b017eedb8b7b0…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/minecraft/minecraft-usage-guidelines/provision/CA-P-025245/mojang-microsoft-ip-ownership-all-uses/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
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Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Minecraft's Mojang Microsoft IP ownership all uses clause do?

The clause covers derivatives, meaning any content you create that derives from Minecraft's name, brand, or assets is subject to Mojang and Microsoft's ownership of all associated rights.

How does this clause affect you?

You do not acquire any copyright, trademark, or related rights in the Minecraft name, brand, assets, or any derivatives you may create.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 257 platforms. See the full comparison.

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