Sean F. Kane Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
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Game developer's conduct justified granting publisher a permanent royalty-free license *
USA - April 25 2013
On April 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit issued an order upholding an arbitration award against a video game developer and granting…
Clone wars: when does imitation become infringement? *
USA - June 25 2012
Since the inception of the video game age, game developers have looked to successful games for inspiration.
Real people in video games: when does the 1st amendment trump the right of publicity? *
USA - March 13 2012
As a general rule, the name, image or likeness of a living person—not necessarily just a celebrity—cannot be used for commercial purpose without his/her written consent.
A guide to business incentives for interactive entertainment production in Canada *
Canada - December 22 2010
In the past decade Canada has become one of the most popular locations for television and film shoots.
A state-by-state guide to business incentives for your interactive entertainment production *
USA - December 7 2010
In light of the boom in video game sales over the last few years, and the industry as a whole having weathered the economic downturn better than most entertainment media, more than a few states have begun to offer incentives in hopes of attracting successful businesses and possibly becoming the "Hollywood" of the video game industry.
Co-authors of Sean F. Kane
Other Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP authors
- Amy L. Pierce,
- Brian D. Martin,
- Brian M. Wong,
- Christine A. Scheuneman,
- Cindy V. Schlaefer,
- Daniel S. Herzfeld,
- David M. Lindley ,
- Gabriella A. Lombardi,
- Greg T. Lembrich,
- Julia E. Judish,
- Keith D. Hudolin,
- Laura C. Hurtado,
- Laura R. Thomson,
- Lauren Lynch Flick,
- Michael S. McNamara,
- Nathaniel R. Smith,
- Paul A. Cicelski,
- Ranah L. Esmaili,
- Sarah A. Good ,
- Scott R. Flick
