The Game Design Round Table
The Game Design Round Table
Dirk Knemeyer & David V. Heron
BtC - Richard Heayes on Protecting Your Idea
35 minutes Posted May 6, 2025 at 1:30 pm.
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Ellie Dix is joined by Richard Heayes, former design director for Hasbro and current co-founder of 7pips. They discuss the ins and outs of trademarking, idea infringement, and the benefits of freely sharing your ideas. Topics include trademark law, game submission portals, when and how to share your designs, and why it's important the game design community remains free.