Intellectual Property Considerations for Gaming Founders—Scott McKinney

Wilson Sonsini - Electronic Gaming Podcast

In this episode, host Mary O’Brien interviews Wilson Sonsini partner Scott McKinney as he provides a general overview of intellectual property (IP) rights and why it matters for gaming founders.

Conversation Highlights:

As a gamer himself, Scott delves into the various ways to protect a gaming company, including:

• building off a platform engine to open-source software;
• establishing IP ownership and relevant agreements in securing rights; and
• other legal implications and risks founders would run into at a very early stage.

Meet the Host:

• Mary O'Brien

Learn More:

• Scott McKinney
• Wilson Sonsini's Electronic Gaming Group

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