Stephen McArthur

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Stephen McArthur: Attorney with McArthur Law Firm
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Stephen McArthur is a distinguished video game attorney and passionate gamer with a proven track record of excellence in intellectual property law. His clients' video games have achieved billions of downloads globally and secured the #1 spot among mobile gaming apps in over 50 countries. Prior to establishing The McArthur Law Firm, Stephen honed his expertise at prestigious national law firms, including Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York City and Irell & Manella in Los Angeles. Notably, he represented high-profile clients such as Blackberry, Rovio, and the RIAA in complex IP matters and contributed to winning the M&A Deal of the Year Award for the historic $4.5 billion patent portfolio sale. Stephen advises clients on trademark and copyright issues in the video game sector, ensuring robust protection of their brands through IP registration, enforcement, and litigation. A dedicated member of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), he has been recognized as a "Super Lawyers" Rising Star and earned top ratings from Martindale Hubbell and Avvo. Stephen is an alumnus of Columbia University School of Law, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and served as Managing Editor of the Journal of Law and Social Problems.
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Areas of Practice (30)

  • Intellectual Property
  • Patent Registration
  • Trademark Registration
  • Copyright
  • Enforcing Intellectual
  • Property Rights
  • Defending You against Lawsuits and Cease and Desist Letters
  • Artificial Intelligence Legal Expertise
  • Video Game Law
  • Trademark, Copyright, and Patent Registrations
  • IP litigation
  • Intellectual Property Audit and Diligence
  • Publishing Agreements and Distribution Deals
  • Brand and Music Licensing Agreements
  • Terms of Use, Privacy Agreements, EU GDPR and COPPA Compliance
  • General Outside Counsel Services for AAA Video Game Companies
  • Formation and Structuring of Companies
  • Venture Capital Financing Rounds – Angel to Series A
  • Esports contracts
  • Trademarks
  • Startups
  • Corporation/LLC Formation
  • Copyright Registration
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreements for Founders and Employees
  • Independent Contractor Agreement
  • NDA
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Statement
  • Intellectual Property Audit
  • General Startup Legal Consultation and Advice
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Texas at Austin, B.A.
Law School Attended:
Columbia University, J.D., 2007
Year of First Admission:
2008
Admission:
2008, New York; 2011, California
ISLN:
921040147

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$300 - $375/hr
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/12/18 in Intellectual Property

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/18/15 in Copyright Infringement

    Stephen has a very impressive background and has handled a number of important matters, particularly in the gaming industry. From my experience, his standards are very high and he produces excellent work product.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/18/15 in Trademark Infringement

    Stephen is an excellent lawyer. He has a wealth of experience, great attention to detail, and very good judgment: three very important attributes of a great lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 07/28/15 in Intellectual Property

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/13/15 in Intellectual Property

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/29/15 in Intellectual Property

    Very good interpersonal skills, highly intelligent, hard worker.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/29/15 in Intellectual Property

    I have worked with Stephen McArthur on several cases and his depth of legal knowledge is excellent. He is particularly adept in trademark and copyright work. I highly recommend Mr. McArthur.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/27/15 in Trademarks

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/27/15 in Trademark Protection

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/27/15 in Trademark Prosecution

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Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (16 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Stephen was incredibly insightful and responsive. He did an excellent job handling all the IP and startup-related needs of our indie game company. He is also a pleasure to work with. I could not recom...

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213-686-1927  Phone

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