Our services
Intellectual Property Law
TRADEMARKS
You just had a great idea: a business name, a clever slogan, or a fun logo. You have found your ideal branding.
Which is great.
Until 6 months later when you get a menacing letter from a law firm that says “Cease And Desist” in blood-red letters because that branding looks too close to someone else’s.
Let’s avoid this scenario, shall we?
Castree Law starts with an in-depth search of US and international trademark and other records to make sure that the mark is available for you to use. Once your brand is “in the clear,” we can file your trademark registration.
COPYRIGHT
Copyrights protect your creative works, such as a written work, music, artwork, photos, video games, and more. Castree Law can assist in copyright registration, enforcement, and more.
You’ve worked hard on your creations, so protect them as fully as possible!
Trademark searches
Trademark registration
Opposition & cancellation proceedings
Copyright registration
DMCA
Licensing
Intellectual Property Law Services
VIDEO GAME LAW
You just want to make a cool video game.
The last thing on your mind is potential legal issues that might arise when your game ships.
And, let’s face it, you might not know all the different things that you need to watch out for in the first place. That’s where Sam Castree Law comes in.
“I’ve been working with solo and small-team game developers since I started my career. I know the law. I’m familiar with industry practices and trends. And, I’ve been at this long enough to know what the game development process looks like on your end. From starting a business to drafting your first work-for-hire agreement to reviewing that big publishing deal, I’ve seen it all and done it for a fraction of the price that you’d find at a big law firm.”
- Sam Castree
Work for hire agreements
Publishing deals
EULAs
Other intellectual property and business needs
Video Game Law Services
Business Law
Not a video game developer? That’s okay! Sam Castree Law practices business law outside of the entertainment industry.
A business contract of any sort is really just a set of private rules between the parties. And who better to create or review a set of rules than someone who’s been a rules lawyer since he was playing board games in grade school? You need to know the ambiguities and pitfalls before you sign the agreement. You need a lawyer who is not sufficiently embarrassed to admit that he enjoys picking apart contracts.
We also routinely set up companies—accurately, efficiently, while protecting your personal assets. Not sure if you should form an LLC or a S-corp? We can help navigate which structure works best for you from the beginning of your venture so you are set up for success.
Business Law Services
Business formation
Operating agreements and by-laws
Contract review
Contract drafting
Free registered agent services for clients