Questions tagged [intellectual-property]
Any creative work or invention considered to be the property of its creator. Sometimes referred to as IP.
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Can I copyright my game before trademarking?
I recently finished developing my first video game, and I'm trying to figure out what the next step should be. I almost got caught up in patenting it, but I went back after realizing that a patent is ...
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Is it legal to use the exact same proportions as Minecraft's Steve character model in software without permission?
I am developing a game (or a game engine) that includes a low-poly human-like character model that follows the same proportions as Minecraft's Steve character model. Specifically, the model consists ...
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How do I get rights to an game? [duplicate]
I' looking to get rights to an game called Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS. I am a Nintendo 3DS Developer trying to make a remastered version for the Nintendo 3DS. How would I go ...
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Can I remake a game I don't own any copyright to? [duplicate]
Can I remake a game I don't own any copyright to? There's a online browser game which I played 5 years ago. Some time ago, this game was shutdown because its developer went bankrupt. I want to re-...
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Using trademark or famous game characters for free (related to collaboration)?
Let's say, for example, I'm making an indie version of a Batman game using the signature DC character and my concept project of my own. It's like a fan base-project with some income earned. Then, ...
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is editing images violating copyrights [duplicate]
Lets say I want to build iOS quiz with guessing images, and want to guess pokemons. If I edit image like : is it violating copyrights?
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When do I copyright a game? [closed]
I don't know how to copyright a video game idea. I don't know if I should make a game document and get that copyrighted first or make the game then copyright it. The main gist is.. I am lost.
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Is it possible to publish an app based on a board game? [duplicate]
Usually the boxes says "all rights reserved" and "registered trademark". What does it mean? Could others make an app with the game's name and mechanic? Is it possible to sell it, put banner ads or ...