ZeniMax recently challenged Oculus VR over unspecified technology used in the Oculus Rift. They claim that between John Carmack leaving id Software, a subsidiary of ZeniMax, to join Oculus and Oculus having access to ZeniMax technology in the early stages … Continue reading
A few months ago, Valve successfully defended a suit in Germany effectively ensuring that Steam users will not have the right to resell the games they own on Steam. Since users own the license to play the game rather than … Continue reading
The issue of who owns what can be a sticky one, particularly when talking about something intangible, like intellectual property. Ownership can be transferred in just a few phrases. Ownership can be shared. Ownership can be divided piecemeal between several … Continue reading
Employers benefit from the labor of their employees in many ways beyond the day to day tasks assigned that employee. Copyrightable work produced within the scope of employment belongs to the employer as work for hire. Any other intellectual property … Continue reading
Most app developers are well aware of the differences between the curated and heavily controlled market that is Apple’s iOS App Store and the Wild West-style free for all that is Google Play. Each has its charms, but Google often … Continue reading
This LGJ speaks to contracts and the “fine print” in the wake of the recent disputes over the use of musicians in rhythm games. Read on! Disclaimer The content of this blog is not legal advice. It only constitutes commentary … Continue reading
In an E3 edition of Law of the Game on Joystiq, we cover the little document that makes all the big surprises possible: the non-disclosure agreement.Read on! Disclaimer The content of this blog is not legal advice. It only constitutes … Continue reading
This week’s Law of the Game on Joystiq deals with End User License Agreements. Read more! Disclaimer The content of this blog is not legal advice. It only constitutes commentary on legal issues, and is for educational and informational purposes … Continue reading
When last we left our heroes, Silicon Knights (“SK”) and Epic, the motion to dismiss had been denied and discovery was on the horizon. Shacknews is reporting that a number of Unreal 3 licensees have been subpoenaed with respect to … Continue reading
