The 3 contracts that every game developer needs
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck walks aspiring game developers through three of the essential agreements that any game design project needs to ensure proper legal protection.
Interview with Michael Iachini of Clay Crucible Games, Part II
Welcome back to Part II of my interview with Michael Iachini of Clay Crucible Games. In Part I, we discussed Michael’s background, business entity formation,
Interview with Michael Iachini of Clay Crucible Games, Part I
I interviewed Michael Iachini, the owner and designer at Clay Crucible Games, about his business and the legal aspects of designing, funding and publishing his
How I got ripped off in Saigon – and how to avoid it
California game lawyer and digital nomad Zachary Strebeck was ripped off (or nearly so) a few times in Saigon and lived to tell about it. Here he offers some quick tips to keep you on your guard.
Three essential negotiation tips for game developers
Negotiating agreements with all of the various businesses that game developers come into contact with can be a difficult process, especially for those new to the bargaining game. These quick tips from game lawyer Zachary Strebeck may help you to feel empowered and negotiate a better deal.
What do I do if I get a DMCA takedown notice?
What do you do if you’ve received a DMCA takedown notice, particularly when you believe that your use of the content is either not infringing, or a fair use? Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck explains the process of responding to the notice and what will happen next.
What do I do if someone is stealing my content?
If you notice that someone else is stealing your content and posting it elsewhere on the web, such as videos on YouTube or articles posted on their blog, game lawyer Zachary Strebeck explains the takedown process to file a complaint.
Basic legal issues for game developers
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck lays out the basic legal issues that every game developer will face, from intellectual property to business formation, with links to blog posts on each subject.
The worst advice I’ve heard about contracts
It’s not a coincidence that the mantra of many businesspersons over the centuries has been to “get it in writing.” There are many reasons for getting the contract in writing. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at just a few.
Could Flappy Bird be liable for copyright infringement against Nintendo?
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck responds to a recent article on Kotaku pointed out the similarity that certain elements of Flappy Bird have to Super Mario Bros.
