Tag: video game
Every Mobile App Needs an End User License Agreement
Every user has come across a few End User License Agreements (EULAs) in their online life: that form that most people click “Accept” on without ever reading the first word. A controlled marketplace, like the Apple App Store, already has a general EULA in place that the consumers have agreed to. But what if your… READ MORE
Trademarking the Name of a Video Game
A trademark is a mechanism for identifying the source of a good or service and a technique for providing marketing advantages for the owner of the trademark. See Trade Dress Protection. According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (hereinafter USPTO), it is “any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination thereof, other… READ MORE
Development of Video Games
You may be wondering who owns the copyright of original works of authorship when they are developed during the scope of employment. The key issue in a circumstance such as this is whether the work was done as an independent contractor or as a work made for hire. Recently, this issue is being addressed… READ MORE
Intellectual Property Protections for Video Games
The video game industry is a global industry, and it is worth $65 billion in the United States (hereinafter U.S.). It is made up of cutting edge technology, creative engineering, and imaginative character and setting designs. The World of Intellectual Property Magazine (hereinafter WIPO Magazine) reports that video games are “the fastest growing sector… READ MORE