What does the Supreme Court copyright decision mean to game devs?
Worried about the Supreme Court copyright registration decision? Check out this post to learn what it means for game developers and what to do about it!
How much does it cost to copyright a logo?
You’ve got an awesome new logo – now what? Check out this post for info on how to legally protect your new logo using copyright registration and how much it costs.
Starting an Escape Room business [Ultimate Guide]
Thinking of opening an escape room business? Make sure all your legal bases are covered first. Check out my Ultimate Guide to starting an escape room here!
How to find out if something is copyrighted – a quick guide
Many creators neglect to take care of finding out whether something they want to use is already copyrighted. Here’s how!
How to copyright a brand name?
Looking to copyright your brand name? Not possible! This post will clear up this misconception and set you straight!
Court rules in favor of cloned tabletop game – No protection under US copyright law
A final decision has been handed down in the 2-year copyright infringement case involving the card game Bang! and its clone, Legends of the Three Kingdoms. The backstory Back in 2014, the creators of the card game Bang! filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Chinese company Yoka Games and their US distributor, ZiKo Games, LLC. At issue was Yoka’s game Legends of the Three Kingdoms, which Bang! publisher DaVinci Editrice…
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.
Copyright for Kickstarter creators – my new guest post on the Stonemaier Games blog
Check out my new guest post on Jamey Stegmaier’s Kickstarter Lessons blog. In this post, I discuss some of the common questions that Kickstarter creators ask about copyright!
What can happen if you infringe someone’s copyright?
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at some of the common consequences of copyright infringement, including DMCA takedowns and statutory damages.
The most important reason to register your copyrights
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at the big reason you should register your copyrights sooner than later: more money. A prompt registration allows you to get damages for infringement without having to prove how you were actually damaged.
