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The Magic of Patents: Wizard101 and How Patents on Game Mechanics Have Evolved – Part 3
This post is part 3 of our three-part series exploring patents on game mechanics through the lens of Wizard101. In Part 1, we looked at a patent related to pure gameplay mechanics. In…
The Magic of Patents: Wizard101 and How Patents on Game Mechanics Have Evolved – Part 2
Part 1 of our three-part series exploring patents on game mechanics through the lens of Wizard101 looked at something that feels like more of a pure gameplay patent, relating to how combat…
The Magic of Patents: Wizard101 and How Patents on Game Mechanics Have Evolved – Part 1
Video games are as much technology as they are art. And patents are how innovators protect new and useful (fun!) technology. One important area of innovation in games is new and engaging…
VIDEO GAME LAWSUITS
Updated: May 29, 2011 VIDEO GAME LAWSUITS To assist you in your research and review of the cases, this post will serve as a continuously updated index of the cases we’re tracking.…
LINKS! LINKS! LINKS!
I’ve received a number of requests to link to other web sites. I guess that is a good thing, and means people actually read this blog! I don’t have room for all…
Free PDF Patents
If you’re looking for copies of patents, here are a few resources to help you out:1) The USPTO web site. Great for getting text searchable copies2) Google’s patent site. Great for searching…
FEATURE: Patent FAQs
Have a question that is not covered here? Send us an email, and we’ll endeavor to keep this FAQ updated. Keep in mind that this is not legal advice, as each scenario…
FEATURE: IP Basics & Publications
Still trying to wrap your head around intellectual property? The following video game IP resources are provided for your use. Please keep in mind that all articles and publications are for informational…
FEATURE: VIDEO GAME PATENTS
(Last Updated August 2, 2011) VIDEO GAME PATENTS We will endeavor to track and inform our readers regarding United States Patents (and various interesting foreign patents) directed to video games. Yes, we…
Feature: Patent Arcade Comic
Thanks to Erin Mehlos, of Gamasutra.com, who drew the single frame comic at right. Thecomic is (c) 2005 Gamasutra.com