Video Game Law

Quoted: “The Esports Trade Association Launches Consultation Letter Service For O & P U.S. Visas” On The Esports Advocate & Esports Insider

On July 28, 2023, The Esports Advocate and Esports Insider quoted Justin M. Jacobson, Esq., President of Law Office of Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. as part of their article entitled “The Esports Trade Association Launches Consultation Letter Service For O & P U.S. Visas” and “Esports Trade Association launches Consultation Letter service for US esports…
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Some Tips for Game Developer and Game Publisher Licenses

Tips for Game Developer and Game Publisher Licensing Agreements By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. Once a game developer protects the unique elements of its title with the appropriate intellectual property law protections such as copyrights and trademarks, the developer must then be aware of how its protected intellectual property (“IP”) can be licensed, sold, or […]
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Lecture: Talent Contracts & NIL Matters for Professional Gamers, Streamers, and Content Creators (Shawnee Game Conference 2023)

March 15, 2023 – New York, NY – Justin M. Jacobson recently hosted a lecture, “Talent Contracts and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Matters for Professional Gamers, Streamers, and Content Creators” as part of Shawnee State University’s Shawnee Game Conference 2023. This presentation explored and provided analysis on several legal common contract clauses and provisions […]
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Lecture: Legal Matters for Professional Gamers & Streamers (IndieGameBusiness Sessions December 2022)

December 7, 2022 – New York, NY – Justin M. Jacobson recently lectured on “Legal Matters for Professional Gamers & Streamers” as part of the 2023 IndieGameBusiness Sessions. This presentation explored the several legal matters that competitive esports players, streamers and content creators should be aware of. This session focused on intellectual property law protections […]
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Some Intellectual Property Law Considerations for Video Game Developers and Publishers

Some Intellectual Property Law Considerations for Video Game Developers and Publishers By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. Proper protection of intellectual property by game publishers and game developers is of utmost importance. Usage of these protocols are especially critical as international major and independent or “indie” developers and publishers continue to grow their businesses via traditional […]
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