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The Legal Side of Creating Games with Zachary Strebeck

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Show Notes

Zachary Strebeck, a lawyer who specializes in games, dives into the many legal issues that arise when bringing games to life and getting them on the market. We talk about clauses to look out for in contracts, the pros and cons of NDAs, what you need to know about copyrights and trademarks, and a whole lot more.

If you want to contact Zachary, you can find his website here: https://strebecklaw.com

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