Basic legal issues for game developers
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck lays out the basic legal issues that every game developer will face, from intellectual property to business formation, with links to blog posts on each subject.
The worst advice I’ve heard about contracts
It’s not a coincidence that the mantra of many businesspersons over the centuries has been to “get it in writing.” There are many reasons for getting the contract in writing. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at just a few.
Could Flappy Bird be liable for copyright infringement against Nintendo?
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck responds to a recent article on Kotaku pointed out the similarity that certain elements of Flappy Bird have to Super Mario Bros.
Five common questions about trademark protection
However, many inaccuracies and incorrect assumptions have been thrown aboutWith the recent news about King’s Candy Crush trademarks, game developers and fans have been talking
Three ways to not screw up your website’s Terms of Service
The Terms of Service for a website can be a complicated document.The Terms of Service for a website can be a complicated document. It is
Two more myths about copyright that just won’t die
I want to tackle everyone’s favorite copyright violation excuse, ‘Fair Use.’In this second post on copyright myths that persist despite facts to the contrary, I
Roundup – King’s “Candy Saga” trademark rampage
The gaming news sites were abuzz last week about the legal maneuverings of Candy Crush Saga creator King, both in protecting their own trademarks and
Common Contract Clauses – That “nonsense” at the end of the contract
A general understanding of what they mean and why they are there will be helpful for anyone before they sign on the dotted line.In this
Three myths about copyright that just won’t go away
As an attorney who works in the area of intellectual property, it pains me to see various notions about copyright persist, despite having little or
Running a contest on social media? Be cautious!
Lack of understanding, though, could lead an unsuspecting company to open themselves up to liability from the government and contest participants.Many companies wish to reward
