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. 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.