From Pacman to PS3 – The Law of Video Games

From Pacman to PS3 – The Law of Video Games

May 2nd, 6:30-8pm, NYCLA - The Lounge – 14 Vesey Street

Video games are assuming their rightful place in the marketplace, rising from a niche product to a mainstream staple.  Understanding the daily legal issues that confront the video game industry is no less intricate than a high score on the latest games flying off the virtual entertainment shelves.  There are no cheat code and no hacks to simplify the host of legal, social, and technological issues that a game lawyer, developer, and consumer must grapple with.  

This panel is designed to break through common assumptions and break down the issues for players and businesspeople alike.  Panelists from major law firms will discuss the intellectual property, licensing, entertainment, and contractual considerations and reveal the inner workings of the industry.

This is a must for anyone participating in the game industry or simply interested in understanding how the industry works.

Speakers:

Steve Masur, MasurLaw
John F. Delaney, Morrison and Foerster
Steven I. Wallach, Ladas & Parry LLP
Alan Behr, Alston & Bird LLP

Moderator:

Olivera Medenica, Wahab & Medenica LLC


RSVP:
Diana Lamb
dlamb@nycla.org
212-267-6646 x200