Video Game Law: 2021 (On-Demand)

Course Description

In this course, video game lawyer Zachary Strebeck will give an overview video game law. We’ll look at the major practice areas that intersect with video game development and publishing, as well as any recent changes in the legal landscape that affect working with games industry clients. Actionable practice tips will be given for working with video game development and publishing clients, such as specifics about trademark search and registration, copyright registration, intellectual property enforcement, company setup, and games industry contracts.

Principles

“Video game law” encompasses a number of areas of law. This course will give you an overview of each area commonly involved and some game-specific practice tips.

Syllabus

This course will provide an overview of the following topics, with lots of specifics and practice tips as we move through the game development and publishing legal landscape.

1. Introduction to the video games industry in 2021
2. The game development and publishing process
3. Forming a new game studio, including business entity info, securities law, and employee versus contractor issues
4. Video game contracts, from publishing agreements to music licensing
5. Trademarks for video game lawyers, including trademark clearance, registration, and enforcement
6. Copyright for video game lawyers, including registration and enforcement
7. Patents for video game lawyers
8. Terms of use issues, such as virtual currency and dispute resolution
9. Privacy Policies, GDPR, COPPA, and CCPA

Instructor

Zachary Strebeck, Esq.