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By Phil Carey-Bergren, Vice President of Global Licensing and Strategy at Monotype
We’ve seen a number of questions from the press and the game developer community about how Monotype licenses fonts for the gaming industry. We want to provide context for how some recent updates fit within Monotype’s broader licensing approach.
This is a clarification of how our products are intended to be used and how we support creators at different stages of growth.
Having a basic understanding of what copyright law means for typeface design and font software is essential for all who work with type.
Behind every font is an type designer’s time, creativity, and craft; and behind every license is a set of practical factors: where the font appears, how often it’s used, how many people interact with it, and how central it is to your brand’s identity.
Think of buying and managing fonts like choosing footwear. Stilettos can look fab and work perfectly in the right situation — but they’re not right for every occasion or every person. Self-service font stores like MyFonts offer convenience and instant access, ideal for smaller projects or one-off purchases.
Many businesses assume they’re covered for the long haul once they secure a font license, to only to find out that isn’t the case. Many businesses assume they’re covered for the long haul once they secure a font license, only to find out that isn’t the case.
Licensing fonts can often feel like a confusing process, but it doesn’t have to be.
In this final episode of the season, legend Malcolm Garrett discusses his influential career, music branding for iconic bands, and thoughts on how AI is transforming design.
The typefaces or logo designs chosen by luxury houses are never random: they embody their values, history, and vision while reflecting their strategic positioning.
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Brand Talks in Cologne. It was our first ever aufenthalt in the carnival-capital, and it was a great success! We enjoyed a captivating afternoon, hearing from some of the industry’s finest, talking about what they do best. Monotype’s Creative Type Director,Sina Otto set the stage with a powerful opening.