How do I know if something is in the public domain?
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at common questions about copyright and the public domain. Depending on the facts, there could still be legal protection.
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.
The long, but surprisingly simple, road to becoming an authority
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck talks about some of the reasons why building authority can benefit a game developer and one way that it can be accomplished.
How do you protect intellectual property that you want to keep secret?
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at how IP that should be kept secret can still be legally protected. Also discussed are some of the requirements for keeping that trade secret protection.
Licensing someone else’s IP? Don’t make these 2 huge mistakes!
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at two crucial mistakes to avoid when licensing another company’s intellectual property. These include issues with the “chain of title” that should be addressed before they cause big trouble for a developer.
How to hire a GameDev artist and protect yourself at the same time
California game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at one of the important legal issues that comes with hiring others. The distinction between an employee and an independent contractor can mean the difference between success and trouble the government authorities.
3 reasons you should talk to a lawyer before starting your GameDev business
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at a few reasons that you should contact an attorney and other professionals before starting an independent game development business.
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.
Three essential tools for a location independent business
Though I have technically only been “location independent” for about a month and a half now, I wanted to list some of the essentials that I’ve found help my business out greatly. These are three of the digital nomad tools that I can’t live without.
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 a contractual agreement between the website operator and the end user that governs the user’s activities on the site. Depending on what your site does, it can seem like an infinite scroll of text to some users. However, just because the Terms of Service…
