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The (Possibly) Illegal World of Video Game Emulators: Understanding Yuzu
On March 4, 2024, Tropic Haze LLC, the creators of the Yuzu emulator, announced that […]
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What Really Changed with Steam’s New Rules on AI Generated Art?
I previously posted about Valve’s stance on AI-generated art on Steam and how their policy […]
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You Now Own Mickey Mouse. How Did We Get Here and What Does This Mean?
It’s finally happened. Mickey Mouse has entered the public domain. You, and everyone else, now […]
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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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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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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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Copyright, Contracts, and Practical Issues of Revenue Share Projects
There is a very common type of project you’ll regularly see if you browse certain […]
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Collective Works and Joint Works- More on Collaborative Copyright
In my last article, I discussed what a work made for hire is and how […]
About Me
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