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Stephen Charles McArthur

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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed for 13 years
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About Stephen

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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The McArthur Intellectual Property Law Firm

11400 Olympic Blvd
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA, 90064

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      CAActive201102/06/2022
      NYDelinquent200802/24/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers8
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Rising StarSuperLawyers2016
      AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
      Harlan Fiske Stone ScholarColumbia Law School2005
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PrincipalThe McArthur Law Practice2014 - Present
      AttorneyStubbs Alderton & Markiles2013 - 2014
      AttorneyIrell & Manella2010 - 2013
      AttorneyCravath Swaine & Moore2007 - 2010
      Extern to Magistrate JudgeJudicial Clerkship2006 - 2006
      Summer AssociateGardere Wynne Sewell2005 - 2005
      Summer AssociateDavis Wright Tremaine, LLP2005 - 2005
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      International Association of Privacy ProfessionalsMember2014 - Present
      Los Angeles Copyright SocietyMember2013 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Gamasutra: The Art & Business of Making GamesRight of Publicity in Video Games - How You Can Legally Include a Celebrity in Your Game2014
      Gamasutra: The Art & Business of Making GamesHow to Beat a YouTube ContentID Copyright Claim – What every Gamer and MCN Should Know2014
      Gamasutra: The Art & Business of Making GamesClone Wars: The Five Most Important Cases Every Game Developer Should Know2013
      Portfolio Media (Law360)Antitrust Claims in Patent Court: The Uncertain Jurisdiction of Walker Process Actions in the Federal Circuit2013
      Gaming LawyerResponding to Intellectual Property Theft: How to Protect Your Game Without Damaging Your Company’s Reputation2013
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Columbia University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2007
      University of Texas System, AustinBA - Bachelor of Arts2004
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Intellectual Property LawCopyright law in videogames at USC law school2015
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Big Duck Games v. ThinkCubePending

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      Excellent Results on a tough case.

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      Outstanding representation

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      Sharp, responsive, and friendly

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      The man you can trust and very professional

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      Impressive work as our company's attorney

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      I wholeheartedly recommend Stephen

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      Favorable outcome to answering a Trademark cease and desist letter

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      Effective attorney and well worth the cost.

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      Smartest Man I've Ever Met

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      Lawyer Joseph Everett Lasher

      Joseph Lasher, Intellectual property Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
      Relationship: Co-worker

      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.

      Lawyer Jonathan Pierre Lacour

      Jonathan Lacour, Unknown Attorney on May 7, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Andrew Aleman

      Andrew Aleman, Intellectual property Attorney on Oct 1, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Casey Anne Hultin

      Casey Hultin, Unknown Attorney on Aug 7, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Walter Rudolph Hnot, III

      Walter Hnot,, Copyright application Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Stephen is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.

      Lawyer Nicole K. Levy

      Nicole Levy, Copyright application Attorney on Apr 7, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      .I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves.

      Lawyer Zachary Strebeck

      Zachary Strebeck, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 9, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      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.

      Lawyer James Brice Newell

      James Newell, Copyright application Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Andrew M Shaw

      Andrew Shaw, Intellectual property Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Gregory Kenyota

      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.

      Lawyer Joseph Zachary Simmons

      Joseph Simmons, Intellectual property Attorney on Jul 1, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Matthew Kreitzer

      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.

      Lawyer A. Marie Felsen

      A. Felsen, Intellectual property Attorney on Jun 15, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      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.

      Lawyer Jonathan Pierre Lacour

      Jonathan Lacour, Unknown Attorney on May 7, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Socrates de La Cruz

      Socrates de La Cruz, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. A great advocate and fights for his clients in court.

      Lawyer Daniel Nathan Ballard

      Daniel Ballard, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 14, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Very savvy, very good writer, and very experienced in video game law. I endorse Attorney McArthur.

      Lawyer H. Scott Aalsberg

      H. Aalsberg, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Stephen is a Great Lawyer I endorse him

      Lawyer Frank A. Natoli

      Frank Natoli, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Elizabeth Nicole Kozycki

      Elizabeth Kozycki, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 1, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer as an expert in his field. His publications are well-respected in the community and immensely helpful to other attorneys.

      Lawyer Tommy M Troncoso

      Tommy Troncoso, Intellectual property Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Samera I. Habib

      Samera Habib, Unknown Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. McArthur is knowledgeable, ethical, diligent, and smart. He is a great attorney to have on your side. I endorse Mr. McArthur.

      Lawyer Omid Rejali

      Omid Rejali, Intellectual property Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

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