Video Games & E-sports

Our Video Games & E-sports lawyers assist developers, publishers, and organizers in complying with regional and international regulations. We guide clients through intellectual property registration, age rating systems, digital content licensing, and cross-border marketing rules. We also address issues involving advertising, loot boxes, and consumer protection laws in major markets such as the United States, Europe, and Asia.

We counsel e-sports teams, leagues, and tournament organizers on governance, anti-cheating measures, and compliance with competition regulations. Our team ensures that event operations meet the standards set by sports authorities and digital media regulators, protecting the integrity of competition and maintaining fair play across global events.

We help clients secure and enforce rights to characters, artwork, software, and storylines. Our Video Games & E-sports lawyers draft and negotiate development, publishing, and distribution agreements that protect intellectual property while enabling collaboration. We also handle brand licensing for merchandise, virtual items, and digital collectibles that enhance player engagement and revenue.

Online gaming communities and streaming platforms introduce complex questions around ownership and fair use. We advise on the legal implications of user-generated content (UGC), fan modifications, and live broadcasts. Our firm assists both content creators and publishers in structuring agreements that balance creative freedom with IP protection and monetization rights.

We counsel gaming companies on compliance with global privacy regimes, including GDPR, CCPA, and emerging digital safety laws. Our Video Games & E-sports team designs policies for collecting, processing, and transferring player data, ensuring lawful use and transparency. We also advise on parental consent systems and data handling in games aimed at minors.

As digital ecosystems expand, companies face heightened risks of hacking, fraud, and harassment. We help clients implement cybersecurity standards, incident response protocols, and player protection frameworks. Our lawyers also advise platforms and leagues on enforcing community guidelines and preventing toxic behavior, aligning corporate policies with ethical gaming standards.

Our Video Games & E-sports lawyers negotiate and draft player contracts covering compensation, image rights, performance obligations, and termination clauses. We advise on employment classification, unionization, and dispute resolution to ensure that agreements meet the expectations of both organizations and talent.

We guide e-sports teams, leagues, and event organizers through sponsorship and endorsement arrangements. Our counsel includes advertising law compliance, influencer agreements, and disclosure rules under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and equivalent international agencies. We help clients maximize brand partnerships while safeguarding reputation and integrity.

We advise gaming studios, publishers, and technology companies in acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic joint ventures. Our lawyers handle due diligence, IP valuation, and regulatory filings to ensure smooth integration and compliance with antitrust laws.

Our Video Games & E-sports practice supports early-stage companies and investors exploring new funding models, including digital tokens, non-fungible assets, and revenue-sharing frameworks. We ensure that these investments meet securities law requirements and align with evolving digital asset regulations.