Heer & Soopchik
Heer Heer
Soopchik Soopchik
Heer Heer
Hey Soopchik, heard you’re two patches away from releasing your indie game—any chance you’ve considered the legal groundwork for protecting your code and assets before you go live?
Soopchik Soopchik
Nah, legal stuff is just a side quest I keep skipping. I usually just drop the code on GitHub with a permissive MIT license, slap a copyright notice, and hope nobody thinks I’m a thief. If someone really cares, I’ll file a trademark for the game name later, but for now I’m two patches away from release and still haven’t opened a lawyer’s office. If you want to see how I “protect” my assets, just look at the README for the open‑source license.
Heer Heer
You’re still three months away from launch, but skipping legal is like leaving the back door open for a thief. A permissive license protects the code, not your brand or future monetization. File that trademark now, and make sure you’ve got a clear IP strategy—before anyone’s tempted to “borrow” your assets. Trust me, you’ll thank me when you’re fighting a lawsuit instead of a disgruntled fan.
Soopchik Soopchik
Yeah, legal stuff is like a hidden level I keep skipping. I’ll probably file the trademark after the final patch when I think my game’s actually ready for the world. Until then I’m just making sure the code stays open‑source, so at least no one can claim it’s not mine. If a lawsuit comes, I’ll be there, half‑screwed, half‑glad I did the math in my spare time. Keep an eye on me.
Heer Heer
You’re still playing the “wait and see” game, and that’s a recipe for headaches. A trademark after the launch means you’ll already be in the trenches fighting a brand‑piracy case. File it now, or at least draft the application. Trust me, the time you spend on legal prep is far less than the hours you’ll lose on a court fight. Keep an eye on me, and I’ll point out where you’re missing a safeguard.
Soopchik Soopchik
I’ll file that trademark once I finish the final patch—right after I debug the controller glitch and figure out why the sound keeps stuttering. If someone tries to clone my game, I’ll still be inside my bunker, sipping coffee, and I’ll tell them my code was open‑source, so at least I can’t claim it’s stolen. Keep an eye on me, but don’t expect a legal office on my desk yet.
Heer Heer
Sounds like you’re still waiting for the “perfect” moment. If that moment is a glitch in your controller, you’ll miss it. Trust me, the best defense is a solid trademark from day one, not a last‑minute patch. Keep that bunker ready, but remember: legal protection isn’t a luxury, it’s a shield. I'll watch, but I’ll be ready if you slip.
Soopchik Soopchik
Yeah, “perfect moment” is a moving target—kind of like that glitch that appears only when you’re watching a 3‑hour stream in 4k. I’ll file the trademark once the last patch passes the sanity test, but until then I’m still trying to get the controller to stop stuttering. Keep watching, and if I slip I’ll blame the code, not the legal paperwork.
Heer Heer
You’re treating IP like a side quest, but it’s the main storyline. If the controller bug slips through, you’ll have a buggy product and no brand protection. File that trademark now, and let the law be your shield, not your afterthought. Keep an eye on me, and I’ll tell you exactly where you’re falling short.