[PDF] Legal Guide To Video Game Development eBook

Author : Ross A. Dannenberg
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,66 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Copyright
ISBN : 9781614380030

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Author : S. Gregory Boyd
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 45,58 MB
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 042989239X

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Video Game Law is aimed at game developers and industry professionals who want to better understand the industry or are in need of expert legal guidance. Given the rise in international competition, the increasing complexity of video game features, and the explosive growth of the industry in general, game developers can quickly find themselves in serious trouble, becoming vulnerable to copyright infringement claims, piracy, and even security breaches. Not every video game company has the financial resources to retain in-house counsel–which Video Game Law seeks to address by discussing many of the common pitfalls, legal questions, and scenarios facing the industry. S. Gregory Boyd, Brian Pyne, and Sean F. Kane, the most prominent, sought after, and respected video game attorneys in the country, break down the laws and legal concepts that every game developer and industry professional needs to know in order to better protect their game and grow their company. KEY FEATURES: • Provides a solid understanding of intellectual property (IP) concepts and laws, including copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other protections that apply to video games and how each can be employed to protect a company’s unique and valuable IP • Explores cutting edge legal issues that affect the gaming industry, including gambling, virtual currency, privacy laws, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, tax incentives, and relevant piracy laws • Provides an overview of legal and privacy vocabulary and concepts needed to navigate and succeed in an industry that is constantly growing and evolving • Provides illustrative examples and legal concepts from the video game industry in every chapter

Author : Chrissie Scelsi
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,67 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781634251181

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The U.S. video game industry revenue has continued to grow to a total of $36 billion in both hardware and software sales, more than doubling in less than a decade. Fueling this growth at breakneck speed is the evolution of technology. With the rapid expansion of the video game and immersive entertainment industry and technology's continued evolution, intellectual property law plays an increasingly prominent role in this arena. Game developers routinely wrestle with all aspects of IP law and need informed legal counsel on a multitude of issues, including end-user license agreements, ownership of user-generated content, the scope of copyright protection, remedies for trade secret appropriation, approaches for simulating reality without running afoul of existing trademark rights of real-world companies and people, and more. Providing a one-of-a-kind aid for counseling clients about the issues involved in the industry, the second edition of Computer Games and Immersive Entertainment covers a broad range of topics to help lawyers develop creative solutions to protect their clients while still engaging the players and end-users. Topics include: - Contracts, including EULAs, TOS, and TOU agreements- Copyrights- Patents- Trademarks- Trade secrets- Rights of publicity- International considerations, and more

Author : DAN D.. CHANG NABEL (BILL.)
Publisher : West Academic Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,34 MB
Release : 2023-11-20
Category :
ISBN : 9781685614515

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Video Game Law in a Nutshell provides legal practitioners and game developers with a concise, easy-to-use guide for navigating the complexities of developing, publishing and distributing video games. Starting with content creation and ending with esports, this text explores every aspect of a game's life cycle, covering a diverse range of useful topics including monetization, IP protection, game engine licensing, privacy, player management, dealing with malicious actors, and much, much more. Written by industry veterans and adjunct law professors, Dan Nabel and Bill Chang, this work offers unparalleled insights and practical tips derived from actual, real-world experience.

Author : Ashley Salisbury
Publisher : Course Technology
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 15,84 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781592000425

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From financing game development ventures to protecting intellectual property, from negotiating contracts with publishers and employees to the landscape of licensing and distribution, "Game Development Business and Legal Guide" will familiarize readers with crucial legal terms and concepts.

Author : Ross A. Hersemann
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 49,53 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781498774086

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"This book presents a thorough review of basic legal principles that control the video game industry. It is a "how-to" guide for better game development business practices which offers a comprehensive strategy for game developers. It will help readers understand legal principles so they may avoid bad habits that could jeopardize the success of their creations. It is not intended to be a substitute for hiring professionals like lawyers, accountants, or business managers, but rather a crash course in need-to-know information that will inform good legal and business decision making."--Provided by publisher.

Author : S. Gregory Boyd
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,91 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic games industry
ISBN : 9781584504924

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Business is an important part of making games and the legal aspects have also become significant. Business and Legal Primer for Games explores the major legal and business issues involved in game development with a particular focus on starting a business. The book contains practical introductory sections on business and legal problems that members of the development community are often confronted with. These problems include business structure, contracts, employment law, taxation, and IP. Those seeking to start their own game development company will receive invaluable information regarding getting started, basic business operations, marketing, licensing intellectual property, and exit strategies. Business and Legal Primer for Games is the ideal starting point with any who has ever wanted to start a game business and an excellent reference of information for those who already are involved in game development.