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.
Your Indie Game Studio business plan (and how to get one)
Looking to start an indie game business? Get yourself a business plan first. This post goes deep into what needs to be in there and how to do get it done.
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!
Sales tax on Online Game Sales – the Supreme Court weighs in
Do you sell your board games or video games online to other states in the US? You may be on the hook for collecting and paying sales tax very soon. Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games reached out to me last week to comment on a recent Supreme Court case dealing with a South Dakota tax law. What’s the deal with South Dakota v. Wayfair? The law requires online retailers who…
Don’t get screwed by a publishing agreement – my post on GI.biz
Indie devs – are you wary of entering into a deal with a big publisher? Good. You should be. There are a number of ways that you can be screwed over in a publishing deal if you just sign the contract they send you. Those contracts are generally pretty one-sided, or leave out crucial details whose absence can make your game dev life very, very difficult. Lucky for you, I’ve…
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!
How to check if something is trademarked
Trademarks are an extremely important part of any business’s intellectual property strategy. As part of your trademark game plan, a proper clearance search to check if something is already trademarked and avoid conflicts is one of the first steps to take.
How to get something trademarked?
As a trademark attorney, clients ask me all the time about the trademark process and how they can get something trademarked. In this article, I’ll discuss the main steps and why you should probably hire a lawyer to help you.
Legal Moves Podcast – Chatting with Mike Gnade of Rock Manor Games
In the latest episode of the Legal Moves podcast, I chat with Mike Gnade, designer and publisher extraordinaire at Rock Manor Games. We discuss the usual topics surrounding starting your own indie tabletop game publishing company, as well as some interesting talk about advertising your Kickstarter and board game trademarks! Don’t miss it!
