With a video game lawyer from our firm on your side, you can be sure your creative efforts are protected from the unscrupulous business practices and frivolous claims of those who want to take your money and your time.

Video game law is a branch of entertainment law that deals specifically with the unique needs of the gaming industry. Copyrights, intellectual property and licensing are a large part of video game law, but contract issues are also involved. If it is part of developing a video game, it is covered by video game law and we have a video game lawyer who can handle it for you.

Documenting every aspect of video game development with complete and clear paperwork is crucial for a successful video game development business. Good documentation is the key to avoiding costly and damaging legal issues.

For example, what is your company’s relationship with the voiceover talent who helped you with a few sounds and voices for your latest game? Did you make it clear that she has no ownership interest in the finished game? If your relationship with this artist is not in writing, you do not have a clear relationship with her.

What about the angel investor who provided the funding for your company’s startup? Does he own a stake in each game you produce or was the money simply a loan that you will repay once you start making a profit? Unless you had a discussion about his stake with him and then signed a legal document, you and he may have very different ideas about how much money he can claim from your success.

Creative people are often reluctant to deal with legal issues, but the ramifications of avoiding contracts and intellectual property issues can cost a company like yours hundreds, thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in payout and settlements.

A good video game lawyer put each of your company’s relationships in writing and save you the hassles of costly claims against the company you work so hard to build.

The right lawyer can help you undo the legal messes of the past and tie up loose ends that could still do your company harm.

Even more importantly, however, one of our video game lawyers can make sure the relationships your company forms today are based as much on sound legal principles as they are on sound creative decisions.