What happens when your Kickstarter is suspended for trademark infringement?
In this post, game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at a recent Kickstarter trademark dispute over the name “Steamcraft” and gives some tips for game creators.
Crowdfund your game company – final equity crowdfunding rules approved
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at the SEC’s newly-approved final equity crowdfunding rules and discusses how they may fit in with funding game companies.
Why it is vital to do a trademark search BEFORE releasing your game
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck discusses some of the bad things that can happen if you don’t do a proper trademark search before publishing your game.
The balancing act of copyright enforcement for game developers
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck takes a look at the question of whether or not a copyright holder should enforce their copyrights, including a look at the potential fan backlash it could cause.
Is it legal to make game trays and accessories for other companies’ games?
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at the use of other companies’ intellectual property in the creation of third-party game accessories, particularly replacement organizers and trays for board games.
Fig launches to allow equity crowdfunding for games – here’s how it works
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at the new crowdfunding site Fig and explains how its hybrid model allows for equity crowdfunding now and the future.
How do I get funding for my indie game company?
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at the many fundraising options available to indie game developers. These include loans, crowdfunding and selling equity in the company in order to fund development.
Apple attempts to rewrite clickwrap contract rules, anger ensues
Apple has angered publishers by including an opt-out requirement for inclusion in their new News app. Internet lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at why this is odd.
“Game Over, Man” – Aliens: Colonial Marines class action over?
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at the Aliens: Colonial Marines class action lawsuit and explains how and why the lawsuit may have failed to even begin.
What is a parody and why is it important?
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck discusses the ins and outs of parody, why you need to understand it, and how it differs from satire. Also discussed is a recent case that provides a good example of a parody.
