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video game lawyer board game attorney legal moves law firm home services all services packages pricing subscriptions indie developers about articles contact search get a video game lawyer who cares about your business and your games professional legal services for game developers the legal moves law firm provides specialized legal services for video game developers board game creators game publishers and other new media companies whether you re launching your first indie game running a kickstarter campaign negotiating with publishers or scaling your studio having experienced legal counsel makes the difference between costly mistakes and confident growth schedule your consultation view our services trusted by game companies worldwide where to start most game developers begin in one of two places a startup package or trademark registration where to start startup packages everything a new studio needs in one bundle entity formation trademark protection and the core contracts to launch video game and board game studios both for 20 30 less than buying the pieces separately entity formation llc or corporation trademark registration essential contract templates consultation hours included see startup packages most requested trademark registration your game title and studio name are your brand we lock them down before someone else can we handle the clearance search the uspto filing and the back and forth comprehensive clearance search uspto application and filing office action responses start your trademark other services developers come to us for copyright registration protect your art music writing and code with the legal teeth to stop copycats and clones register your copyright contractor agreement hiring an artist coder or composer secure ip ownership before the work starts get your agreement license agreement licensing ip out or bringing someone else s in get the terms right on who owns what and who gets paid talk through your license revenue share agreement splitting revenue on a project put the split ownership and exit terms in writing first set up your rev share terms eula privacy one player agreement your terms of service with the eula built in plus a privacy policy drafted to your game cover your launch publishing agreement review offered a publishing deal we flag the red flags and negotiate better terms before you sign review your deal see all services what game developers say trusted by video game and board game companies worldwide if you re looking for a lawyer who knows the game industry and creates excellent contracts i d highly recommend zachary jamey stegmaier founder stonemaier games the experience of working with zack transcends simply professional legal advice he engages with us like a trusted partner and helps us make strategic decisions keith warner former ceo new world interactive zack understands the field and can help you cut through the legalese to focus on what is important about your agreements the protection and rights around creativity in the world of games dave beck owner paverson games we are a small business in a big industry and the scale and scope of the contracts and trademark processes that we deal with would be terrifying without zack his work brings a level of professionalism and peace of mind to dux somnium that is worth its weight and gold amy and dustin droz owners dux somnium special program indie developer pricing we understand indie developers often work with limited budgets our indie developer program offers reduced rates and flexible payment options specifically designed for independent game creators reduced rates significantly lower pricing on contracts trademarks and business formation payment plans spread costs over time with flexible payment arrangements 75 consultations half price initial consultations normally 150 priority support work with our dedicated indie dev attorney see if you qualify get your free game development legal guides download our comprehensive ebooks covering essential legal topics for game developers from ip protection to publishing agreements essential legal checklists for indie developers contract negotiation tips and templates ip protection strategies for your games weekly updates on gaming industry legal trends get your free ebooks we respect your privacy unsubscribe at any time frequently asked questions everything you need to know about working with legal moves what do most game developers actually need for most developers it comes down to two things protecting your brand and starting on a solid legal footing that usually means trademark registration for your game title and studio name plus a startup package that bundles entity formation and the core contracts you need to launch if you only do one thing register your trademark if you re building a studio the package saves you 20 30 over buying each piece separately what legal issues do game developers commonly face game development involves numerous legal matters that arise throughout the development lifecycle ip protection stands at the forefront ensuring you own and control your creative works through copyright protection trademark registration and proper assignment agreements with your team video game companies must also navigate licensing agreements when using third party assets middleware or engines employment law compliance becomes critical as you hire team members requiring clear contracts that define ownership of work product how much do legal services cost legal moves offers transparent flat fee pricing for most services so you know exactly what you ll pay upfront costs vary depending on the service for example trademark registration has different pricing than contract review or business formation we also offer our indie dev pricing program with reduced rates for qualifying independent developers and our speedrun legal self help course for those who want to handle certain legal tasks themselves see our complete pricing page do you work with developers internationally yes while i m licensed to practice law in specific jurisdictions i work with game developers worldwide many legal services like contract review business planning and strategic advice don t require local licensure video game and board game development is a global industry and legal moves has experience with international publishing deals cross border licensing agreements and helping developers navigate legal issues across different territories in their own words recent feedback from clients we ve worked with he s a consummate professional highly skilled in his field attentive and responsive and provides great counsel here s the kicker i m an attorney myself my highest recommendation justin jacobson he brought deep expertise clear communication and practical solutions that made my game acquisition smooth and stress free max mayrock we used his services when we signed our very first game to mattel and have continued to use him for many deals after both big and small his pricing is always fair and reasonable juliana moreno he demystified many of the legal aspects of development and advised me fairly even when to do so was to his financial detriment austin bailey what i especially appreciate is that he explains things clearly provides practical guidance and keeps the costs reasonable that is huge for an independent publisher like myself where every dollar matters erick anderson creator publisher of the salty roos comic book series the speedy and professional communication style has been a breath of fresh air roman sharf i ve contacted zachary to draft me a freelancer game artist contract he s professional prepared and trustworthy 10 10 daniele colombo dealing with a lot of publishers and contracts can be dizzying on your own and zachary did an amazing job of helping me navigate that space cobysoft co zachary was excellent at helping me understand my current contract agreements and drafting new ones awesome to work with and would recommend to anyone needing legal help in the video game industry sevan with zack you receive the whole package total professionalism combined with friendly and supportive communications from beginning to end chris ellen chen c and e limited zack helped me setup my game studio taking care of all the government filings needed and drafting a set of contractor agreements including custom royalties language paul chamberlain amazing attorney and extremely responsive during business hours good rates exceptional drafting and full extensive legal advice once you re his client on top of that cameren zack helped to incorporate my llc for my software development business file trademarks create custom software development contracts to use with clients and answer every legal question along the way fw strebeck is our go to lawyer when it comes to writing and reviewing contracts he s incredibly helpful and easy to work with kai hovland his expertise in the legal world of the game industry good communication skills and support for my business throughout the years has been fantastic rick felice i ve been using zachary s services for years now and he s been great always knowledgeable and happy to help highly recommended danny wynne zachary has been consistently helpful and on time he s been extremely patient with us if you are looking for legal consultation and services we strongly recommend zachary sword axe llc zachary strebeck helped us through a lot of important issues we are very pleased and would highly recommend his firm bellwether games legal moves law firm is extremely helpful knowledgeable and timely they are always our go to firm robyn credico very fair pricing and very fast turnaround time the final documents are very legible in plain english and suited to my situation the coffee industrial complex very communicative and fast listened to what i needed and delivered above all else was very transparent jarory de jesus founder director coquito games up front about expectations and 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