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Independent Contractors in Game Dev- Why and How to Do it Right
Video games are a multi-disciplinary art form. While there are a few examples of games […]
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Three IP Pitfalls to Avoid In Video Game Publishing
Video games cost money to make, and for some developers and their games a publisher […]
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Three Best Practices for Your Video Game Studio in Influencer Marketing
Working with online influencers is an important part of marketing a game. It is part […]
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Does Valve’s New Rule Against AI Art in Video Games Change Anything?
UPDATE: I wrote this before Valve issued their new policy surrounding AI-generated assets on Steam. […]
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TOS or EULA, Which One Do You Need and Why?
When you start up a new game you usually have to agree to some End […]
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IP Pitfalls When Using AI Assets in Video Games
In my last post, we went over the recent rise of images generated by artificial […]
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AI Art: The Future Of Game Development, Or Risky Infringement?
When I was in high school, I wrote a paper on the possibility of music […]
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Are Mods Illegal? All About Duke Nukem and PointCrow
In April of 2023, YouTuber and Twitch streamer PointCrow was issued copyright strikes against his […]
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Understanding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in the Game Industry
There’s a bit of wisdom that goes around game developer circles, especially with new people […]
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Three Ways that Monetization Practices Have Affected Video Game Design
Games are a unique industry in that they are art, entertainment, and also business. While […]
About Me
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My name is Jacob Vela. I’m a transactional lawyer who specializes in helping game developers, content creators, website owners, app developers, and other creative people with their legal needs so they can get back to what they love to do – creating.
Recent Posts
- Understanding The FTC’s New Ban on Noncompete Agreements
- The (Possibly) Illegal World of Video Game Emulators: Understanding Yuzu
- What Really Changed with Steam’s New Rules on AI Generated Art?
- You Now Own Mickey Mouse. How Did We Get Here and What Does This Mean?
- Independent Contractors in Game Dev- Why and How to Do it Right