I am legal counsel for companies in the digital community and especially for game developers, publishers, and app developers.
I have extensive knowledge of the core legal needs facing video game companies, as well as in-depth experience representing those companies, both large and small, in their intellectual property matters.
Before I opened my own practice, I was an attorney for several years each at the premier law firms in the country: Cravath, Swaine & Moore in NYC and Irell & Manella in Los Angeles. I was also a member of the team that represented wireless device company BlackBerry as part of a consortium that purchased patents from Nortel Networks for $4.5 billion. The deal was one of the largest public sales of intellectual property assets in history and was the recipient of the M&A Deal of the Year Award.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2011 | 02/06/2022 |
NY | Delinquent | 2008 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 8 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar | Columbia Law School | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | The McArthur Law Practice | 2014 - Present |
Attorney | Stubbs Alderton & Markiles | 2013 - 2014 |
Attorney | Irell & Manella | 2010 - 2013 |
Attorney | Cravath Swaine & Moore | 2007 - 2010 |
Extern to Magistrate Judge | Judicial Clerkship | 2006 - 2006 |
Summer Associate | Gardere Wynne Sewell | 2005 - 2005 |
Summer Associate | Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP | 2005 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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International Association of Privacy Professionals | Member | 2014 - Present |
Los Angeles Copyright Society | Member | 2013 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Gamasutra: The Art & Business of Making Games | Right of Publicity in Video Games - How You Can Legally Include a Celebrity in Your Game | 2014 |
Gamasutra: The Art & Business of Making Games | How to Beat a YouTube ContentID Copyright Claim – What every Gamer and MCN Should Know | 2014 |
Gamasutra: The Art & Business of Making Games | Clone Wars: The Five Most Important Cases Every Game Developer Should Know | 2013 |
Portfolio Media (Law360) | Antitrust Claims in Patent Court: The Uncertain Jurisdiction of Walker Process Actions in the Federal Circuit | 2013 |
Gaming Lawyer | Responding to Intellectual Property Theft: How to Protect Your Game Without Damaging Your Company’s Reputation | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Columbia University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
University of Texas System, Austin | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Intellectual Property Law | Copyright law in videogames at USC law school | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Big Duck Games v. ThinkCube | Pending |
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Joseph Lasher, Intellectual property Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
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I have known and worked with Stephen for many years, and believe him to be an excellent IP attorney. He is very intelligent and works efficiently, and he is especially knowledgeable in areas of copyright and patent law.
Jonathan Lacour, Unknown Attorney on May 7, 2015
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One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Aleman, Intellectual property Attorney on Oct 1, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Casey Hultin, Unknown Attorney on Aug 7, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Walter Hnot,, Copyright application Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
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Stephen is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Nicole Levy, Copyright application Attorney on Apr 7, 2016
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.I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves.
Zachary Strebeck, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 9, 2015
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Attorney McArthur brings a high level of professionalism, superb attention to detail and extensive legal experience to each of his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.
James Newell, Copyright application Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Shaw, Intellectual property Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
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Gregory Kenyota, Intellectual property Attorney on Jul 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He is brilliant and has a lot of knowledge about Video Game Law.
Joseph Simmons, Intellectual property Attorney on Jul 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Kreitzer, Copyright infringement Attorney on Jul 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney McArthur's publications and online resources have provided excellent information in the areas of Copyright Law and Intellectual Property. I highly recommend Attorney McArthur on these matters.
A. Felsen, Intellectual property Attorney on Jun 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Steplhen is sharp and I endorse him highly for game developers and software companies looking for the right intellectual property and copyright lawyer.
Jonathan Lacour, Unknown Attorney on May 7, 2015
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One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.
Socrates de La Cruz, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. A great advocate and fights for his clients in court.
Daniel Ballard, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 14, 2015
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Very savvy, very good writer, and very experienced in video game law. I endorse Attorney McArthur.
H. Aalsberg, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
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Stephen is a Great Lawyer I endorse him
Frank Natoli, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Elizabeth Kozycki, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer as an expert in his field. His publications are well-respected in the community and immensely helpful to other attorneys.
Tommy Troncoso, Intellectual property Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Samera Habib, Unknown Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
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Mr. McArthur is knowledgeable, ethical, diligent, and smart. He is a great attorney to have on your side. I endorse Mr. McArthur.
Omid Rejali, Intellectual property Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
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