GameDev
Without solid legal backing, risks can lurk at every turn – from structuring team agreements to protecting content rights and dealing with publishers.
The gaming industry is booming, and developing a video game comes with a multitude of legal intricacies.
Our team offers comprehensive legal support for game development projects at every stage: from the spark of an idea to a successful release and beyond. We understand the nuances of the gaming industry and help developers tackle complex legal challenges, so you can stay focused on crafting a great game.
Project support from concept to launch
Full legal guidance through every stage of development. We ensure that at each step – from setting up your studio and handling necessary paperwork to publishing the game – all legal matters are addressed properly and on time. This proactive approach helps prevent delays and issues when bringing your game to market.
Internal team agreements
Preparation and drafting of all necessary agreements within your team – developers, designers, artists, and others. We create employment or contractor contracts, NDAs (non-disclosure agreements), and IP assignment agreements to clearly set roles and responsibilities and ensure rights to all created content are properly transferred to the company.
Publisher contracts
Legal support during negotiations of publishing deals. We analyze and negotiate the terms of publisher agreements to protect your interests – from revenue sharing and marketing obligations to preserving control over your intellectual property. Our goal is to secure fair and clear terms for your partnership.
Company and team structuring
Guidance on choosing and establishing the optimal legal structure for your game business. We help register your company or set up a project-specific entity (SPV), plan equity distribution among founders and investors, and account for international corporate structures as you go global. A properly structured organization provides a stable foundation for your project’s growth and builds confidence with partners.
Intellectual property protection
Safeguarding your code, artwork, music, and all other components of your game. We help secure rights to all development output – registering copyrights, trademarks, and patents as needed. We also prepare licensing agreements and IP assignment contracts so that your project and brand are fully protected against copying or unauthorized use.
Age ratings
Guidance on content classification requirements. We review your game to ensure it meets the criteria of rating systems (ESRB, PEGI, etc.) and complies with relevant laws (including 18+ content restrictions). We help you obtain or assign the proper age rating for your game and include all required notices, so you can launch without regulatory problems.
Monetization and platforms
Legal guidance on game monetization and distribution platforms. We advise how to implement in-game purchases, advertising, or subscriptions in compliance with the law (for example, loot box regulations, payment rules, consumer protection requirements). We help you fulfill platform requirements (App Store, Google Play, Steam, consoles) when launching and updating your game. Additionally, we provide counsel on streaming and third-party content – using external materials in your game, managing user-generated content (UGC), and working with streamers and influencers – to keep your project within legal bounds and avoid disputes.
Game development contracts (outsourcing / work-for-hire)
Drafting and negotiating agreements for custom game development services. We help developers and their clients finalize a clear contract that covers all key risks. We explicitly define the project scope, timeline, and deliverables, lay out the distribution of rights to the game (who will own the code, art, and content), and establish milestone-based payment terms. Such a contract ensures fair cooperation and minimizes the risk of non-payment or unmet expectations.
Developing a game is not just about design and code – it's also about building a solid legal foundation for success. Our team is ready to support your project at any stage and handle the legal details while you focus on creativity. Get in touch with us to discuss how we can safeguard your game and help ensure a smooth, successful launch.
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