Transparent, flat-fee pricing
Know exactly what you'll pay before you commit
Most of our services are priced as flat fees - you know the cost upfront with no surprise billing.
From individual services to comprehensive packages and annual subscriptions, we offer flexible options that fit your budget and needs.
Startup Packages
Everything a new game studio needs to get started, bundled at 20-30% off individual service pricing. Choose the package that fits your studio's needs. Note: Government filing fees are not included in package prices and vary by state and number of filings.
What's Included in Jumpstart Bundles?
Each package includes essential legal infrastructure: entity formation, trademark protection, critical contracts, and consultation hours. Designed to shield indie developers and small teams with comprehensive legal coverage from day one.
Video Game Studio Packages
Solo Developer
Perfect for solo indie developers getting started with their first commercial game.
- Single-member LLC formation
- 1 trademark registration
- 1 copyright registration
- Independent Contractor Agreement
- NDA (one-way & mutual)
- IP Assignment
- 2 hours consultation
Small Team
For small development teams preparing to launch their game commercially.
- Multi-member LLC formation
- 2 trademark registrations
- 1 copyright registration
- Independent Contractor Agreement
- NDA (one-way & mutual)
- IP Assignment
- Playtester/Beta Tester NDA
- Game Music/Soundtrack License
- Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
- 4 hours consultation
Publishing Ready
Comprehensive protection for teams negotiating publishing deals or major launches.
- Corporation or LLC formation
- 3 trademark registrations
- 2 copyright registrations
- Independent Contractor Agreement
- NDA (one-way & mutual)
- IP Assignment
- Playtester/Beta Tester NDA
- Game Music/Soundtrack License
- Video Game Publishing Agreement
- Influencer/Content Creator License
- Master Services Agreement
- Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
- 6 hours consultation
Tabletop Game Publisher Packages
Designer Launch
Essential legal protection for your first Kickstarter campaign.
- Single Member LLC formation (Multi-Member extra)
- Trademark clearance search
- 1 trademark registration
- Contractor agreements
- 2 hours consultation
Publisher Essentials
Comprehensive legal foundation for established publishers expanding their catalog.
- Multi-Member LLC or Corporation formation
- 2 trademark registrations
- Contractor agreements
- Contest/giveaway rules
- Influencer/Content Creator agreement
- NDA templates (mutual and one-way)
- 4 hours consultation
Publisher Complete
Complete legal infrastructure for serious publishers with multiple titles.
- Multi-Member LLC or Corporation formation
- 3 trademark registrations
- Complete contract library (Contractor, Content Creator, NDAs)
- Game Publishing agreement
- Foreign Language license agreement
- Merchandise/Accessories license agreement
- 6 hours consultation
Need a Payment Plan?
We've partnered with LawPay to offer financing options through their Pay Later program. Finance your legal services over 3, 6, 12, or up to 24 months with no prepayment fees.
Note: Government filing fees are not included in package prices and vary by state and number of filings.
Annual Subscription Services
Ongoing legal protection and strategic guidance for established game studios. From trademark monitoring to priority legal response, we handle your legal safeguards while you focus on game development.
Video Game Studio Subscriptions
Studio Guardian
Essential ongoing legal protection for growing studios.
- Quarterly trademark monitoring
- DMCA takedown support
- Contract review (up to 5/year)
- Priority email response
- 4 strategy sessions per year
Studio Defender
Complete legal protection for established studios with active portfolios.
- Monthly trademark monitoring
- Unlimited DMCA support
- Contract review (up to 10/year)
- Priority phone & email response
- 6 strategy sessions per year
- Annual IP portfolio audit
Studio Command
White-glove legal service for major studios and publishers.
- Continuous trademark monitoring
- Proactive IP enforcement
- Unlimited contract reviews
- 24-hour priority response
- Monthly strategy sessions
- Quarterly IP portfolio audits
- Dedicated legal support
Tabletop Game Publisher Subscriptions
Publisher Shield
Strategic legal support for publishers building their catalog.
- Quarterly trademark monitoring
- Designer contract reviews (up to 5/year)
- Manufacturing agreement assistance
- Licensing support
- 4 strategy sessions per year
Publisher Fortress
Comprehensive legal protection for active publishers with evergreen titles.
- Monthly trademark monitoring
- Contract reviews (up to 10/year)
- Foreign language licensing support
- Accessories licensing assistance
- 6 strategy sessions per year
- Annual IP audit
Publisher Empire
Enterprise-level legal support for major publishers with extensive portfolios.
- Continuous trademark monitoring
- Unlimited contract reviews
- International licensing support
- Comprehensive distribution agreements
- Monthly strategy sessions
- Quarterly IP audits
- Dedicated support team
Indie Developer Pricing Program
Professional legal services at rates designed specifically for independent game developers working with limited budgets.
30% Off All Services + Reduced Hourly Rates
Same quality work, pricing that actually makes sense for your budget. You'll work directly with attorney Jacob Vela, who specializes in indie game clients.
Program Benefits
Reduced Hourly Rates
$275/hour attorney rates
(normally $350-550/hour)
30% Off All Flat Fee Services
Significant savings on trademarks, contracts, business formation, and all other flat fee services
$75 Initial Consultations
Half-price consultations
(normally $150), credited toward services
Dedicated Attorney
Work directly with Jacob Vela, our attorney specializing in indie game clients
Who Qualifies?
Video Game Developers
- ✓Less than $50K in external funding
- ✓Earn under $100K annually
- ✓Working on first serious commercial release
Tabletop Game Developers
- ✓Less than $50K total funding
- ✓Under $100K annual game revenue
- ✓First or second published game
- ✓Not working with major publishers
These Aren't "Lite" Versions of Our Services
You get the same quality work with a dedicated attorney who has experience working with clients like you. Just at rates that make more sense for your budget.
Or schedule your $75 consultation to get started
Game Development Contracts
Any time you're working with someone else on your game, you need it in writing. We draft any type of contract you'll need for game development.
Independent Contractor Agreement
Complete contractor agreement templates for your game development project. Includes multiple versions for different payment structures (hourly, flat fee, royalty share, etc.).
Video Game Publishing Agreement
Comprehensive counseling on deal terms and drafting of a Video Game Publishing Agreement. Covers whether you're the publisher or developer. (Drafting new agreements only - reviews billed hourly.)
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Protect your secrets with both one-way and mutual NDA templates, customized for your specific needs.
Master Services Agreement
Comprehensive agreement covering all important terms to protect you from liability, whether you're the service provider or client.
Game Music/Soundtrack License
Detailed agreement for your game's soundtrack, covering all rights and terms with your composer.
Terms of Use/EULA & Privacy Policy Bundle
Both essential documents customized to your game, protecting you from liability and ensuring privacy law compliance.
Voice Actor/Performance Capture Agreement
Comprehensive agreement ensuring you have all necessary rights for voice acting and performance capture.
eSports Player/Team Contract
Complete legal framework for esports teams and players, covering rights, compensation, obligations, and performance expectations.
Game Contest/Tournament Rules
Legally robust ruleset for tournaments, covering eligibility, prizes, conduct, and competition protocols. (US only - laws vary by country.)
Influencer/Sponsorship Agreement
Detailed contract for relationships with content creators, including content requirements, compensation, and usage rights.
Game Localization Agreement
Framework for translating and adapting game content across languages and markets, protecting IP and defining revenue sharing.
Merchandise Licensing Agreement
Clear terms for third-party production and distribution of game merchandise, protecting your brand and defining revenue streams.
Tabletop Foreign Language/Accessories License
Legal framework for international licensing or authorized accessories, covering IP rights, royalties, and distribution.
Game Mod/Community Content License
Protect your game's intellectual property while empowering your community to create and share custom content, with clear guidelines and usage terms.
Don't See What You Need?
We draft any type of contract for game development. Email us at zstrebeck@legalmoveslawfirm.com for a custom quote.
Intellectual Property Services
Protect your brand name, artwork, and creative work. From trademark registration to DMCA takedowns, we help you defend what you've built.
Note on Filing Fees
Flat fees below don't include government filing fees, which vary depending on what we're filing.
US Trademark Registration - Basic
Includes brand name consultation, comprehensive clearance search, and filing with USPTO. Additional registrations available at a discount.
US Trademark Registration - All-In
Complete trademark service: brand consultation, clearance search, unlimited classes, logo filing, and any required Office Action responses. (Oppositions and appeals not included.)
US Copyright Registration
Protect your game's art, music, writing, and code with US copyright registration. Includes consultation and filing with Copyright Office.
Trademark Office Action Response
Trademark rejected? We'll review your application and draft arguments to overcome the refusal. Send us your serial number for a specific quote.
DMCA Takedown Notice
Someone stealing your content or cloning your game? We'll file a DMCA-compliant takedown notice to remove it. (Additional communications billed separately.)
DMCA Counter Notice
Your content wrongly taken down? We'll file a counter notice to get it restored if you had the right to post it.
Trademark/Copyright Cease & Desist
Draft and send a cease and desist letter demanding they stop using your IP, with threats of legal action. Can include license fee demands. (Litigation not included.)
Trademark Co-Existence Agreement
Agreement with another company using a similar name, defining industry boundaries. Sometimes necessary for trademark approval.
Intellectual Property Assignment
Short-form IP assignment to secure rights in your game's contents from team members or contractors.
Trademark Clearance Search Report
Comprehensive report of US trademark conflicts for a game name you're considering, so you can avoid infringement issues.
Business Formation Services
Starting a new game company? Form a business entity like an LLC or corporation to protect yourself from personal liability and formalize agreements with your co-founders. Note: Government filing fees are not included in our flat fees and vary by state.
Corporation Formation
Complete corporation formation including state filing and all initial resolutions and contracts for directors and shareholders.
LLC Formation - Single Member
Sole proprietor protection through single-member LLC formation in your state of choice. Includes Operating Agreement and IP assignment.
LLC Formation - Multiple Members
Multi-member LLC formation for founding teams. Includes Operating Agreement, IP assignments, and other necessary founder contracts.
Have Questions or Need a Custom Quote?
Not seeing exactly what you need? Let's talk about how we can help your game company.
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