Monthly Archives: March 2014

International Video Game Law Summit

I’m sure many of you noticed the absence of Game Business Law this January.  I won’t get into the details of why that event wasn’t held this year, but I am glad to announce that there will be a video … Continue reading

Patently Protected

Riot Games, creator of League of Legends, recently secured the patent for their spectator mode. The initial response was less than positive. Between King attempting to block the Banner Saga over trademark concerns and ongoing concerns over patent trolls, the … Continue reading

Candy Coated Parody

With the King candy trademark saga winding down, it’s an appropriate time to work through some developer reactions and their possible legal implications. Many took to the internet to voice their concerns, frustrations, confusion, and rage at the situation. Others … Continue reading

Royalties and Copyright Standing

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