How to limit liability for your small business
California business and intellectual property lawyer Zachary Strebeck examines ways for small business owners to limit their liability using both business entities and insurance.
How to register a copyright: Part I – What can I register?
California copyright lawyer Zachary Strebeck presents the first in a three-part series on registering copyrights. This part examines what can and cannot be copyrighted, and who holds the copyright on a creation.
Why you need a copyright registration to do a DMCA takedown
California copyright lawyer Zachary Strebeck examines the reasons for registering a copyright and why it may be necessary if you plan to file a DMCA takedown notice.
Sample DMCA takedown letter and advice for when someone steals your content
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at the options that an IP holder has when their content is being infringed, and provides a sample DMCA takedown letter.
The 3 contracts that every game developer needs
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck walks aspiring game developers through three of the essential agreements that any game design project needs to ensure proper legal protection.
Interview with Michael Iachini of Clay Crucible Games, Part II
Welcome back to Part II of my interview with Michael Iachini of Clay Crucible Games. In Part I, we discussed Michael’s background, business entity formation,
Interview with Michael Iachini of Clay Crucible Games, Part I
I interviewed Michael Iachini, the owner and designer at Clay Crucible Games, about his business and the legal aspects of designing, funding and publishing his
Three essential negotiation tips for game developers
Negotiating agreements with all of the various businesses that game developers come into contact with can be a difficult process, especially for those new to the bargaining game. These quick tips from game lawyer Zachary Strebeck may help you to feel empowered and negotiate a better deal.
What do I do if I get a DMCA takedown notice?
What do you do if you’ve received a DMCA takedown notice, particularly when you believe that your use of the content is either not infringing, or a fair use? Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck explains the process of responding to the notice and what will happen next.
What do I do if someone is stealing my content?
If you notice that someone else is stealing your content and posting it elsewhere on the web, such as videos on YouTube or articles posted on their blog, game lawyer Zachary Strebeck explains the takedown process to file a complaint.
