In the FREE e-book – Key Provisions in Video Game Publishing Agreements, I have given an overview of publishing agreements. In this post, I will talk about an example financial model for one hypothetical publishing agreement. First, the hypothetical deal: The developer has a title they want to develop. They have invested $250,000 into developing …
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In the FREE e-book – Key Provisions in Video Game Publishing Agreements, I have given an overview of publishing agreements. In the next few weeks, I’ll elaborate on some of the themes in that book. I’ll also talk more about current trends and issues (the book focuses on overall concepts since trends change). Today, I’m …
Triangle ArtWorks Law+Artworks committee and Click Photography are presenting a workshop on legal issues facing photographers. Brandon will be joined by attorneys Mike Tadych (media issues), Pam Chestek (copyright and trademark) and Ashley Felton (drones). Should be a fun time tonight at 6pm at the Frontier!
In what almost seems like an encore presentation of the Duke Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium’s panel presentation on virtual and augmented reality earlier this year, Brandon will be again speaking on a panel on VR at Duke Law today. He will be joined by local VR experts and will be the legal voice on …
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Tomorrow, I will be fortunate enough to be speaking at the Southern Interactive Entertainment and Gaming Expo in Atlanta. I’ve been to the event before, and I am thrilled to be returning. I’ll be presenting on the following topic: 10 Legal Tips for Starting a New Studio The discussion will follow a skill tree, per …
My recently released eBook, Key Provisions in Video Game Publishing Agreements contains a lengthy discussion of intellectual property rights and how publishing agreements might address them. This post includes some samples of that section of the book, and some additional discussion. For more in depth discussion of these rights, get the FREE eBook now! What …
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[trx_columns count=”3″] [trx_column_item span=”2″ align=”left”] It’s announcement time: On Tuesday, September 19, I will be releasing an eBook: Update: It is here. Key Provisions in Video Game Publishing Agreements Are you a game developer sitting on an offer from a publisher? Are you a publisher facing a negotiation with a particularly important developer? This guide provides …
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In the coming days, I will be posting about and eventually sharing my new eBook. The book is not a thrilling crime noir, and it’s not a tell all about my time as a congressional aide, but it should be helpful to video games industry clients and non-clients alike. Watch the blog or enter your …
This Friday, Brandon J. Huffman will speak to the American Bar Association Business Law Section on issues related to internet law. Specifically, as an experienced internet attorney, Brandon will speak to fellow attorneys on the subjects of privacy policies, minors on the internet, hosting agreements and FTC endorsement guideline compliance. Brandon will be joined on …
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Step 1: Choose an Entity Type You’ve decided to start a business. You’ve got a general idea and a general plan, but you aren’t sure what structure your business needs to have in place. This decision will impact your taxes, what filings are required, your ability to raise outside money and the potential personal liability …