The mobile app cloning lawsuits continue – Blizzard, Lilith Games and uCool
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at two new mobile game cloning lawsuits involving Blizzard and uCool, along with some general thoughts on the issue.
Understanding the basics of copyright law
Need a good primer on copyright law? Head on over to A Lawyer Abroad to see my comprehensive post!
Understanding the hidden risks when outsourcing game development
As outsourcing game development and content increases, so do the potential risks. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck explores these risks and what to watch out for when contracting with a company overseas.
New copyright infringement lawsuits filed over mobile game clones
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck discusses two recent lawsuits filed over mobile game clones – Big Duck Games’ Flow Free and Glu Mobile’s Deer Hunter 2014.
4 vital contract terms when hiring a gamedev contractor
Contracts are the lifeblood of any creative industry. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at some of the essential contract terms that a developer needs when hiring an artist or programmer.
Registering a trademark just got a little bit cheaper
California lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at the latest news from the USPTO – certain trademark registration fees have been reduced.
What can you do if you receive a cease and desist letter?
What do you do if someone sends you a cease and desist letter? Receiving a cease and desist letter can be some content creators’ worst
Do you own your game content?
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at how a game developer can make sure they own the copyright to the content in their game. As usual, this involves contracts and lawyers!
Nintendo opens up automated YouTube revenue-sharing program
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at Nintendo’s new Creator Program, which allows revenue sharing for YouTube videos featuring Nintendo games.
Can you protect the “look and feel” of your website or blog?
California lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at what kind of legal protection a company can get for their website or blog. A recent California case highlights some of the important law in website trade dress cases.
