Atty. Stephen McArthur

Atty. Stephen McArthur

Stephen McArthur is a distinguished video game attorney and passionate gamer with a proven track record of excellence in intellectual property law. His clients' video games have achieved billions of downloads globally and secured the #1 spot among mobile gaming apps in over 50 countries.

Beverly Hills Beverly Hills 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Stephen McArthur at a glance

Stephen McArthur is a Founding Attorney based in Beverly Hills, California, practicing at McArthur Law Firm. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on formation, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in New York (2008) and California (2011). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2007) and University of Texas at Austin B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Beverly Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen McArthur is a distinguished video game attorney and passionate gamer with a proven track record of excellence in intellectual property law
  • His clients' video games have achieved billions of downloads globally and secured the #1 spot among mobile gaming apps in over 50 countries
  • Prior to establishing The McArthur Law Firm, Stephen honed his expertise at prestigious national law firms, including Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York City and Irell & Manella in Los Angeles
  • Notably, he represented high-profile clients such as Blackberry, Rovio, and the RIAA in complex IP matters and contributed to winning the M&A Deal of the Year Award for the historic $4.5 billion patent portfolio sale
  • Stephen advises clients on trademark and copyright issues in the video game sector, ensuring robust protection of their brands through IP registration, enforcement, and litigation
  • A dedicated member of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), he has been recognized as a "Super Lawyers" Rising Star and earned top ratings from Martindale Hubbell and Avvo
  • Stephen is an alumnus of Columbia University School of Law, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and served as Managing Editor of the Journal of Law and Social Problems

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen McArthur's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen McArthur handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Stephen McArthur is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Beverly Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen McArthur

Where is Stephen McArthur's law office located?
Stephen McArthur's law practice is located in Beverly Hills, California. The firm is McArthur Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen McArthur handle?
Stephen McArthur focuses on formation, trademark, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen McArthur practiced law?
Stephen McArthur has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Stephen McArthur go to law school?
Stephen McArthur earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (—).
How can I contact Stephen McArthur for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen McArthur received?
Stephen McArthur's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 2007
University of Texas at Austin B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008
California
Admitted: 2011

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