Rose Kautz Guests on Gamer Podcast, The Creative Juice
Counsel Rose Kautz was recently featured as a guest on the Creative Juice gamer podcast, where she discussed the evolving intellectual property issues shaping the gaming, creator economy, and user-generated content (UGC) landscape.
During the episode, Rose provided practical guidance for game developers, content creators, and indie studios navigating copyright, trademark, AI-generated content, and platform enforcement challenges. The conversation explored why copyright law protects creative elements such as artwork, music, code, and level design — but not gameplay mechanics — and how similar gaming genres can coexist without infringing on one another’s rights.
Rose also discussed common legal pitfalls creators face in collaborative projects, particularly when ownership rights are not clearly documented early in development. Additional topics included the rise of AI-assisted creative works, evolving platform rules impacting Fortnite Creative and UEFN developers, trademark misconceptions surrounding viral internet trends, and the growing use of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) for takedown requests within creator communities. Watch the full episode here:
As part of the discussion, Rose shared several practical, low-cost recommendations for creators looking to better protect their intellectual property, including relying on official resources such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office, World Intellectual Property Organization, International Trademark Association, and the United States Copyright Office.
Hanson Bridgett’s Gaming & Interactive Media team advises video game developers, creators, studios, and emerging companies on intellectual property, trademark, copyright, and interactive media matters. Developers and creators interested in connecting with Rose Kautz regarding gaming law or creator economy issues are encouraged to reach out.
The full episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
