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I am working on a tabletop game with an Open Game License, I was just wanting to make a little side project I could publicly put out there/gain donations for the project and not get into legal hot water.
My game is generic, so I know that bit won't cause any issues, but, I'd... View More 
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
Open game licenses are interesting beasts because the fundamental concepts and mechanics of tabletop games are not protectable by any form of intellectual property. This is a particular interest of mine and one that I'd be glad to discuss in depth offline.
On my website I'd like to have an unrecognizable character jump up and strike a block having an item come out of the block. The motion would be similar to the Mario bros. Would this create any copyright issues with Nintendo?
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
Using an unrecognizable character in a video game-like scenario, where the character jumps and hits a block to release an item, may still raise potential copyright issues with Nintendo or other video game companies. While the character itself may not be recognizable as a specific copyrighted... View More
I have a game that I will be publishing soon but I don't want anyone else to take the name, how would I submit a trademark for my game name?
answered on Jun 8, 2023
You can You can file a trademark application with the USPTO. It is best to first work with a trademark attorney or filing service for them to walk you through the process and to conduct a search to ensure no other names in the same class of services exist already. The type of game will determine... View More
Are cash machines and or game rooms legal in lake county Florida
I play music bingo for a bar and we give token prizes to winners. We advertise that this is a NON-GAMBLING event. It is, but I would like to give better prizes. Is there a limit to the value of a prize for a non-gambline event such as mine?
answered on Nov 2, 2021
Review the relevant Florida Statute 849.0931 -
"(5)Except for instant bingo prizes, which are limited to the amounts displayed on the ticket or on the game flare, a jackpot shall not exceed the value of $250 in actual money or its equivalent, and there shall be no more than three... View More
Games name we want to be rebound. But, mattel has a trademark on the word Rebound. What legal action could they take against us we named it such. Or are we safe todo so and name it as we please?
answered on Aug 2, 2021
No, you are not safe
You need to consult with an attorney to understand your risks
I was in the hard rock casino Tampa Florida playing poker I have $1900 in front of me I lost the pot my understanding the pot was $900 the dealer made a mistake and flipped all the carts over try to cover his self by saying it was all in bed I got upset because he was lying and took my thousand... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2021
You may be charged, the real question is whether they can convict based on the evidence.
Hello. I am a game developer looking in to publishing my first big indie game. I have about 9 people working for me in the realm of composing music, creating art, and coding the actual game. Once we publish the game we are going to split the profit. We also want to stat a kickstarter.
Now,... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2020
Forming the legal entity itself is not expensive but there are many other matters to be taken care of, not only the agreements between the parties involved in the development process, but also copyrights and more. There are attorneys that specialize in this type of start up and can easily provide... View More
If an app advertises winning real money, and they really don’t pay out to anybody, would that be a good reason to sue for false advertising. Especially if someone spent money on in game purchases and got nothing out of it?
answered on May 28, 2020
It appears very likely that they were committing fraud and you were damaged by that fraud. I encourage you to sue them and report them to police authorities.
Unsure if I should use Class 09 or Class 42 for my company's brand name. Is making the video games I want to make, but then selling and/or offering them to be played by others considered a service for others?
answered on Apr 7, 2020
The answer to your question depends on the specifics of your business. However generally speaking, a trademark symbol is used to identify the source of 'products/goods' that you are selling; and a service mark is used to identify the source of a 'service'. For example, when a... View More
I am orginally from the UK and had this business idea for over two years now I see alot of people online doing this method illegally (well in the UK you need a license to do this). I want to start a business to host these methods legally the business may come under gambling as it would be a hosting... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2019
Free practical advice offered for the last 41 years to people starting or operating small businesses: Look out.
The main difference between successful small businesses and those that fail within a relatively short period of time is good legal advice. The owners of most successful small... View More
Their Statement on the games store page(https://store.steampowered.com/app/461430/EmergeNYC/) read as such:
"You are solely purchasing the right to access the latest development build (and additional features based on your level)." (full statement viewable at the link. Too big to... View More
answered on May 1, 2018
It appears to be a contract, but there may be portions of the full statement which you didn't quote (I followed the link but I don't see the language you quoted) which excludes liability. If the game is in beta and you are only buying the current build, it would indeed seem to be a poor... View More
actually, for the presidents I would use their names. I would use nicknames for the celebrities.
answered on Aug 8, 2017
You should repost this question under the heading of intellectual property and copyright law. That will likely get you better answers from attorneys that deal with intellectual property rights.
I fear it may interfere with Florida gambling laws.
answered on Oct 2, 2015
You need to hire an attorney who has done all the paperwork associated with doing this sort of thing.
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