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
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.
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 basics of copyright law
Need a good primer on copyright law? Head on over to A Lawyer Abroad to see my comprehensive post!
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.
All copyright protection is not created equal – here’s why!
In order to qualify for federal copyright protection, a minimum spark of creativity or originality is required. However, just meeting this standard does not always give the greatest protection under U.S. copyright law. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck explains the concept of “thin” copyright protection.
Twitch.tv implements automated copyright protection, Internet explodes
On Aug. 6, 2014, video-streaming website Twitch.tv announced that it would implement a new system, similar to YouTube’s ContentID, that would automatically flag and mute unlicensed audio in certain videos. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at this new system and some of the criticisms of Twitch.
How to remove infringing content from Facebook
California game lawyer looks at the procedures Facebook offers to remove copyrighted or trademarked material from its social network.
