Despite the overwhelming popularity of computer games, the board games continue to remain relevant and maintain their market position.
So before pitching in front of investors or before hitting the market the wise decision is to protect your project in advance. Let's check out what kind of IP objects of the board game can be protected: 1. Brand logo; 2. Title of the board game; 3. Distinctive characters (if there is any); 4. Slogan (if there is any); 5. Box design; 6. Board design; 7. Card design (if there is any); 8. Miniature design (if there is any); 9. Instruction booklet; 10. Content (text of rules, text on box, text on cards); 11. Concept of the board game. Still, those who outsources (creation of logo; development of box design, board, characters, cards; and others) should be aware of all the potential rights that may be involved in order to avoid troubles. Accordingly, do not forget to get all exclusive rights to all objects of intellectual property.
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Despite the overwhelming popularity of computer games, the board games continue to remain relevant and maintain their market position.
So before pitching in front of investors or before hitting the market the wise decision is to protect your project in advance.
Let's check out what kind of IP objects of the board game can be protected:
1. Brand logo;
2. Title of the board game;
3. Distinctive characters (if there is any);
4. Slogan (if there is any);
5. Box design;
6. Board design;
7. Card design (if there is any);
8. Miniature design (if there is any);
9. Instruction booklet;
10. Content (text of rules, text on box, text on cards);
11. Concept of the board game.
Still, those who outsources (creation of logo; development of box design, board, characters, cards; and others) should be aware of all the potential rights that may be involved in order to avoid troubles. Accordingly, do not forget to get all exclusive rights to all objects of intellectual property.