Munck Wilson Mandala’s electronic gaming and esports practice is at the forefront of the rapidly converging worlds of video games, esports, virtual and augmented reality, entertainment, mobile media, music, and social networking. Our attorneys leverage deep industry knowledge with legal capabilities in diverse areas including information technology, intellectual property, data protection, corporate and securities, mergers and acquisitions, labor and employment, regulatory/compliance, and litigation.
With deep cross-industry experience, MWM helps major players in the booming esports, gaming and interactive media industries navigate potential legal issues, stay ahead of the competition, and reach next-level success. Our innovative team understands all facets of this expanding international market and can confidently guide esports and gaming clients through a variety of legal protections. We see the big picture to stay ahead of trends, navigate challenges, and proactively identify opportunities for our clients.
Our Clients Include:
Content Creators
Esports Organizations
Game Developers
Influencers
Investors/Startups
Media and Advertising Companies
Streamers and eSports Athletes/Competitors
Tournament and Charitable Event Organizers
Our Services Include:
Advertising, Promotions, & Sponsorships
Commercial Joint Ventures
Communications, Media Rights, & Broadcasting
Compliance with FTC Guidelines
Copyrights
Employment, Professional Services, & Appearance Contracts
Esports Team Representation
Game Development Agreements
Influencer Agreements
Intellectual Property Protection & Compliance
Investment & Venture Capital Financing
Labor & Employment
Licensing Agreements
Media Rights
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mobile Gaming
Name, Image & Likeness
Online Streaming Rights
Patents
Publicity Rights
Publishing Agreements
Real Estate Acquisition
Securities Offerings & other Financing
Sponsorships & Endorsements
Trademark
Venue Hire Agreements
Interactive entertainment is the 21st century art form. Thanks to breakthrough technologies, our players will literally inhabit our stories, reach out and embrace our charaters. It is indistinguishable from magic.
Paul Bettner, Founder and CEO of Playful Corp., and MWM client
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