Can I copyright a game I created?

Yes, you can copyright a game you created in Arizona under US Copyright Law. Copyright law gives you the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and publicly display the work. This means that if someone copies or uses your work without your consent, you can take legal action against them. In order to copyright a game, you must first create it, then consider registering it with the US Copyright Office. This is not required, but it will give you more protection. During the registration process, you will need to provide certain information about the game, such as its title, author, date of first publication, and the name of the copyright claimant (typically the author). Once your game is registered, it will have protection for the life of the author plus 70 years. During this time, no one else can reproduce, distribute, or publicly display the game without your permission. You can even sue for statutory damages and attorney’s fees if someone infringes on your copyright. It is important to remember that copyright protection does not extend to the rules or ideas embodied in the game. So, for instance, if someone creates a similar game based on the same concept, they may not be infringing on your copyright. In order to protect the game, you should also consider registering a trademark. This will protect the game’s logo, title, or slogan from being used by someone else. It is also important to write a contract if you plan to allow third parties to use your game. This will help protect your rights and prevent misuse or unauthorized use of the game.

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