Many game developers dream of starting a game studio. For some, that has always been the goal. For others, recent layoffs have created the opportunity to build something new. Launching a studio is exciting, but a few early legal decisions can shape everything that follows. Getting these issues right from the beginning can prevent expensive …
Starting a Game Studio: 5 Legal Issues to Get Right First Read More »
A development or publishing agreement can look like a lifeline right up until it isn’t. Studios of every size have signed deals that seemed reasonable at the time, only to find themselves on the wrong end of a termination clause that wiped out their runway, stripped them of rights to work they spent years building …
In game publishing, and especially in game publishing agreements, clawbacks are safety valves that can keep intellectual property from being locked away and lost to history. What Is a Clawback in Licensing? In the world of intellectual property licensing, a “clawback” refers to a contractual mechanism that allows a party to take back rights or …
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