Get a video game lawyer who cares about your business and your games.
Professional legal services for game developers
The Legal Moves Law Firm provides specialized legal services for video game developers, board game creators, game publishers, and other new media companies.
Whether you're launching your first indie game, running a Kickstarter campaign, negotiating with publishers, or scaling your studio, having experienced legal counsel makes the difference between costly mistakes and confident growth.
Trusted by Game Companies Worldwide
Where to Start
Most game developers begin in one of two places: a startup package, or trademark registration.
Startup Packages
Everything a new studio needs in one bundle: entity formation, trademark protection, and the core contracts to launch. Video game and board game studios both, for 20-30% less than buying the pieces separately.
- Entity formation (LLC or corporation)
- Trademark registration
- Essential contract templates
- Consultation hours included
Trademark Registration
Your game title and studio name are your brand. We lock them down before someone else can. We handle the clearance search, the USPTO filing, and the back-and-forth.
- Comprehensive clearance search
- USPTO application and filing
- Office action responses
Other services developers come to us for
Copyright Registration
Protect your art, music, writing, and code, with the legal teeth to stop copycats and clones.
Register copyright →Contractor Agreement
Hiring an artist, coder, or composer? Secure IP ownership before the work starts.
Get your agreement →License Agreement
Licensing IP out, or bringing someone else's in? Get the terms right on who owns what and who gets paid.
Talk through your license →Revenue Share Agreement
Splitting revenue on a project? Put the split, ownership, and exit terms in writing first.
Set up your rev-share →What Game Developers Say
Trusted by video game and board game companies worldwide
"If you're looking for a lawyer who knows the game industry and creates excellent contracts, I'd highly recommend Zachary."
"The experience of working with Zack transcends simply professional legal advice; he engages with us like a trusted partner and helps us make strategic decisions."
"Zack understands the field and can help you cut through the legalese to focus on what is important about your agreements: the protection and rights around creativity in the world of games."
"We are a small business in a big industry, and the scale and scope of the contracts and trademark processes that we deal with would be terrifying without Zack...[His] work brings a level of professionalism and peace of mind to Dux Somnium that is worth its weight and gold."
Indie Developer Pricing
We understand indie developers often work with limited budgets. Our Indie Developer Program offers reduced rates and flexible payment options specifically designed for independent game creators.
Reduced Rates
Significantly lower pricing on contracts, trademarks, and business formation
Payment Plans
Spread costs over time with flexible payment arrangements
$75 Consultations
Half-price initial consultations (normally $150)
Priority Support
Work with our dedicated indie dev attorney
Get Your Free Game Development Legal Guides
Download our comprehensive ebooks covering essential legal topics for game developers, from IP protection to publishing agreements.
- Essential legal checklists for indie developers
- Contract negotiation tips and templates
- IP protection strategies for your games
- Weekly updates on gaming industry legal trends
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about working with Legal Moves
What do most game developers actually need?
For most developers it comes down to two things: protecting your brand and starting on a solid legal footing. That usually means trademark registration for your game title and studio name, plus a startup package that bundles entity formation and the core contracts you need to launch.
If you only do one thing, register your trademark. If you're building a studio, the package saves you 20-30% over buying each piece separately.
What legal issues do game developers commonly face?
Game development involves numerous legal matters that arise throughout the development lifecycle. IP protection stands at the forefront, ensuring you own and control your creative works through copyright protection, trademark registration, and proper assignment agreements with your team.
Video game companies must also navigate licensing agreements when using third-party assets, middleware, or engines. Employment law compliance becomes critical as you hire team members, requiring clear contracts that define ownership of work product.
How much do legal services cost?
Legal Moves offers transparent flat fee pricing for most services, so you know exactly what you'll pay upfront. Costs vary depending on the service. For example, trademark registration has different pricing than contract review or business formation.
We also offer our Indie Dev Pricing Program with reduced rates for qualifying independent developers, and our Speedrun Legal self-help course for those who want to handle certain legal tasks themselves.
Do you work with developers internationally?
Yes! While I'm licensed to practice law in specific jurisdictions, I work with game developers worldwide. Many legal services, like contract review, business planning, and strategic advice, don't require local licensure.
Video game and board game development is a global industry, and Legal Moves has experience with international publishing deals, cross-border licensing agreements, and helping developers navigate legal issues across different territories.
Ready to Protect Your Game Business?
Schedule a consultation to discuss your legal needs and learn how we can help you build and protect your game development business.
Your $150 consultation fee is credited toward any services you decide to purchase.
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