Are UI layouts of video games subject to IP protection? - eviltoast

I couldn’t get a real answer to this question. Can just the layouts be reused with everything else (i.e. overall design) being original?

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    12 days ago

    Not a lawyer so I can’t give you a straight answer, but I’m pretty sure it’s not. So many AAA games just copy-paste UI layouts, just look at how many of them have the Destiny-style inventory menu and generic RPG skill tree. As long as it’s not too blatant or uses their original assets, you can get away with copying anything.