Content Creators

The Games Industry in 2025: Our Optimistic Perspective

By / January 16, 2025

The past couple of years have been a rollercoaster for the games industry, with significant layoffs and economic challenges dampening spirits. However, 2025 brings a sense of optimism. Many have managed to “survive to 25.” The industry is poised for recovery, with growth opportunities across emerging markets, cultural shifts, and technological advancements. Political uncertainty may …

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Option Agreements vs Shopping Agreements: Turning a Screenplay, Novel, Board Game, Video Game and more into Film and Television

By / January 9, 2025

Whether a creator has designed an immersive tabletop game, written a page turning novel, or developed an innovative video game – receiving interest from others in turning their creative work (Property) into a television show or movie is an exciting prospect. But the terminology of Option Agreements, Shopping Agreements, Attachment Agreements and more can be …

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Odin Law and Media Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court Supporting Digital Privacy in Trademark Applications

By / January 9, 2025

Firm challenges US Patent and Trademark Office’s privacy-compromising requirement for domicile addresses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raleigh, NC – 16 July 2024 –Odin Law and Media (OLM), a leading firm specializing in digital media and game development law, is proud to announce its representation of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) and CodeMiko in filing an amicus brief …

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Hosting a live events as a content creator: venue agreements

By / January 9, 2025

In part one of our series, we gave an overview of typical considerations for content creators hosting live events and in part two, we highlighted release agreements. After meeting regulations from governing bodies and safeguarding themselves against liability from participants and attendees, an event organizer must still find a place to host the event. If …

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Hosting a live event as a content creator: release agreements

By / January 9, 2025

In part one we discussed possible regulations of governing bodies. After an event organizer has gotten all the necessary permits and approvals, they might be ready to run the event itself. However, before doing that, they will also want to think about their relationship with participants and attendees.  If a content creator as an event …

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Hosting a live event as a content creator

By / January 9, 2025

Whether it’s streaming video games on Twitch, posting make-up tutorials on Instagram, or creating food vlogs on YouTube, a content creator’s community is their lifeblood. As their community grows, it is natural for a content creator to start thinking about different ways to engage with that community. This might take the form of digital engagement, …

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Social media account ownership when a content creator relationship breaks down

By / January 9, 2025

This week, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated portions of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York’s decision in the JLM Couture, Inc. v Hayley Paige Gutman case. Among other things, the case involved the determination of social media account ownership and the enforceability of non-compete obligations …

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