I have worked with numbers of lawyers/law firms in last 20 years. Some were very famous and well known. Some were on the budget side. Stephen was introduced to me not too long ago because our company was going through a deal and I was not happy with any of the lawyers we have been working with previously.

Let me just say I have a feeling I found a lawyer that I want to work with for the rest of my life when it comes to trademark/IP related issues.

Simply put, service he provides through his firm is excellent and reasonably priced.

I am very pleased with the service I get because Stephen (and other lawyers from his firm) doesn’t come a cross as someone checking timers to clock in all the time. Personable and yet, he brings in results. Every single case I worked with him, he got it done and made sure it was in our best interest.

Always very prompt in responding and very professional and personable. I would recommend Stephen and the McArthur Law Firm to anyone I know who are in need of the service they provide.

I spent a few weeks searching for IP Lawyers and none seemed to fit my needs as a small indie game developer. Then I found McArthur Law Firm and after talking with Stephen, I knew they would be a great fit.

Stephen has helped me with multiple trademark registrations and Zachary has been great making sure I have all the required paperwork to get my studio off the ground.

The McArthur Law Firm and Stephen McArthur himself are the type of professionals I would recommend to my friends and family – top knowledge, top work ethics and services.

I have found Stephen after a couple of unpleasant experiences with other LA-based attorneys, and, trust me, choosing a wrong lawyer can get too expensive too quick.

Stephen McArthur is the champion you want in your corner. From start to end, Stephen was thorough and made sure everything progressed smoothly. There is no need to stress if you have Stephen on your side–you can be certain he planned ahead for what’s best for you so you don’t have to worry.

I recommended a handful of friends to Stephen that are starting up new businesses because I trust that Stephen will be by their side and deliver results that they want as he did for me.

I am working with The McArthur Law Firm to register a trademark for one of my mobile games. After a super helpful and friendly Skype call with Stephen, we proceeded with filing the registration. The registration process is still ongoing, but Stephen has been amazing at communicating with me throughout, and extremely helpful in describing the process to me and what to expect next.

I would wholeheartedly recommend working with The McArthur Law Firm!

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephen in his role as a key legal advisor to Stone Blade. He has a deep understanding of our gaming products and the nature of the video game business. We’ve worked with him on everything from license agreements, to DMCA takedowns, to general advice on how to protect our games and brands. I will not hesitate to continue to use Stephen in the future and I highly recommend his expertise and knowledge to friends, family, and others in the video game industry.

Stephen’s in-depth knowledge, impressive experience, and cost-conscious billing practices have allowed Zafty to deftly negotiate licenses with companies who have hired much larger law firms as counsel. He has always been quickly responsive to my emails and accessible on short notice, despite living on an opposite coast. And his competence is the best I’ve come across in the legal field. I look forward to continuing our professional relationship for many more years.

As a business owner and artist, working with Stephen was one of the best decisions I’ve made to date. Thanks to Stephen’s efficient and effective legal counsel, what started out as a stressful copyright infringement was successfully resolved in a way that even exceeded my perceived best-case-scenario outcome. In addition, he educated me about my rights and how to protect my work. If you’re looking for a smart, fair, and trustworthy lawyer, I wholeheartedly recommend Stephen.

Stephen McArthur did a great service for me and for the whole community that enjoys the original fantasy role-playing game genre. For almost twenty years, my online character generators for the various iterations of the “Dungeons & Dragons” game been used by over four million players to enhance their gaming experience.

In 2015, Wizards of the Coast asked me to remove the generators. Although a great deal of anger from hundreds of players followed, it was due solely to the work of Mr. McArthur that I reached an amicable agreement with Wizards of the Coast and was able to put most of my work back where everyone could enjoy and use it.

Another attorney called Mr. McArthur’s analysis of the legal issues “brilliant”, and while I’m not a lawyer myself, that certainly seems fair. What I enjoyed best about my relationship, though, is the decency, kindness, and fair-mindedness that this attorney brought to this situation, and how he negotiated a solution in which, basically, everyone emerged a winner. I can only wish that American jurisprudence always functioned this well. Thank you, Stephen.

Stephen McArthur did a great service for me and for the whole community that enjoys the original fantasy role-playing game genre. For almost twenty years, my online character generators for the various iterations of the “Dungeons & Dragons” game been used by over four million players to enhance their gaming experience.

In 2015, Wizards of the Coast asked me to remove the generators. Although a great deal of anger from hundreds of players followed, it was due solely to the work of Mr. McArthur that I reached an amicable agreement with Wizards of the Coast and was able to put most of my work back where everyone could enjoy and use it.

Another attorney called Mr. McArthur’s analysis of the legal issues “brilliant”, and while I’m not a lawyer myself, that certainly seems fair. What I enjoyed best about my relationship, though, is the decency, kindness, and fair-mindedness that this attorney brought to this situation, and how he negotiated a solution in which, basically, everyone emerged a winner. I can only wish that American jurisprudence always functioned this well. Thank you, Stephen.

Stephen has been a great help to our business and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an IP lawyer. When we first started working with Stephen, there were an uncontrolled number of clone games infringing on our IP and we had only moderately effective trademarks and registered copyrights. After working with Stephen now for just over a year we have significantly improved the clone situation in the app stores including some of the worst offenders who had previously ignored our notices. Additionally we have filed stronger trademarks in the US and internationally.

Stephen is extremely knowledgeable about the laws and issues in the IP space and he has been aggressive in arguing for our rights. For us, one of the best parts of working with Stephen is that he is able to work independently to move our IP projects forward allowing us to focus on other tasks.

The McArthur firm rapidly handled my IP and trademark agreements and advised me on how to handle contractor rights for my start up. Saved me a huge amount of financial risk down the road.

Stephen is fantastic and has helped us review NDAs, check contracts and has helped us organize a comprehensive IP portfolio including trademarks, copyright and patents. Extensive experience in the game development space and his legal services are top notch. Thanks Stephen!

We are Shanghai based mobile games company. We wanted to find someone local who is an expert in US law.

Spent quite a few weeks looking for the right lawyer, glad to have found Stephen.

Given that Stephen himself was once a pro-gamer himself, he is very knowledgeable on the video games industry and most of all, the laws behind it. He’s got a great network of international lawyers. We have been working with Stephen on IP and Trademarks filing and everything is going smoothly so far. I would highly recommend Stephen McArthur to be your lawyer, especially if you are in the video games industry.

I can’t recommend Stephen and his law firm enough. He is the badass of all badasses. Do yourself a favor and use his services for any of your trademark/copyright needs. You won’t regret it AND he’s timely and attentive.

I had a few questions related to starting my own business, as well as how personal work might conflict with my day job. Stephen was extremely thorough, and charged a flat rate that was very reasonable. I should add – I suspect that he worked more hours/somewhat longer than he charged me up front, which I greatly appreciated. I gave him a stack of documents to read through and process and he got back to me very promptly. During our conference call I got all my questions answered and it helped me formulate a better plan going forward. Would definitely consult with him again and recommend him to others.

I had attempted doing some of my Trademark paperwork , which I don’t recommend . After calling several different attorney’s, I came across the McArthur law firm. Stephen was so professional and resolved my issue quickly. I will absolutely be doing all my future business with this firm. Highly recommend !

Stephen, Zach and Tom have provided insightful, cost effective and thorough legal work for us on short timelines, over many years. In doing so, they have become a vital contributor to the success of our business. We continue to turn to them for both guidance and brass tacks legal work, spanning a wide swath of scenarios and deal negotiations in our video game and licensing related businesses. Simply put, McArthur law is the best in the business!

I am beyond grateful for the exceptional service provided by Stephen McArthur and his team. Their expertise in handling the copyright claiming process, DMCA takedowns, and music copyright negotiations has been instrumental in our company’s growth. They have skillfully navigated the complexities of copyright law, ensuring our content is protected and that we remain compliant with all relevant regulations. Stephen and his team are not only knowledgeable and professional but also genuinely invested in our success. Their dedication and attention to detail have made a significant impact on our operations, allowing us to focus on what we do best: creating and sharing great content with our audience. I highly recommend The McArthur Law Firm to anyone in need of top-notch legal services.

As a photographer, I highly recommend Stephen and his services. So much so, I refer anyone I know who has a problem to contact him. The biggest plus to working with him is communication. Once he’s on a case, he keeps you updated along the way. No sitting around wondering what’s going on. He settled my case in a fast and fair way where I really didn’t have to do anything, except for accepting the settlement offer. I was satisfied with the result. If need be, I wouldn’t hesitate to contact him again.

“Stephen, Zachary, and the McArthur team have been invaluable over the years helping us secure desired and needed trademark registrations in multiple regions and advising on multiple compliance needs. They are responsive, professional, and take the time to stay intimately informed on our industry’s landscape. We appreciate their enthusiasm for what we do and know we’re in good hands.”