The gaming industry is big. So big, in fact, that it has exceeded the combined revenues of the film and music industries in recent years. Gaming stands for rapid growth and constant innovation. The true complexity of this industry is reflected in a multitude of legal matters ranging from game development, marketing and distribution to DLC, live services and organized esports. Our team provides support for you and your company to successfully overcome these legal challenges in the areas of corporate law, IT and IP law, sponsoring matters as well as employment law.
We provide advice on the legal form of the business and on all necessary contracts and accompany you all the way to the finished company or association.
Development costs even for smaller games can skyrocket to unimaginable heights. Unfortunately, it is often not possible to realize one’s own vision only by bootstrapping and working on one’s own. We help to identify and apply for the various funding and financing options to secure and support the development financially.
We draft, structure and review contracts between developers and publishers, on the use of open source software, game engines, on the licensing of assets, between developers and freelancers, and much more.
We advise on all copyright issues related to game development, esports and streaming.
The protection of intellectual property is fundamental for the success of developers and publishers. Advising on all issues related to the acquisition and protection of trademarks and designs is one of our firm’s core practice areas. We therefore assist in developing the best strategy for securing and enforcing your rights, both domestically and internationally.
We advise on all aspects of esports, be it questions regarding the implementation and marketing of esports events, the founding of associations and clans, contracts with players or about sponsorship, advertising and merchandising rights.
Since a large number of games are also targeted at children and youths, data protection poses a particular challenge in the case of gaming and esports. We offer the full range of legal consultation on data protection.
Our extensive experience in employment law allows us to advise you on all issues related to the drafting and negotiation of contracts in game development and esports.
Unfortunately, going to court cannot always be avoided. We pool our litigation experience gained over the past 25 years to assist you in the legal enforcement of and defense against all claims.
