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Gamedev and gaming


The law firm HWW Hewelt Wojnowski Lindner and Partners offers comprehensive legal advice dedicated to the gamedev and gaming industry. Our team consists of experienced lawyers who have an excellent understanding of the specifics of the gaming market and the challenges faced by both game developers and publishers.

Scope of Legal Advisory Services for the Gamedev Industry

Protection of intellectual property:

  • Registration and protection of copyrights for computer games, characters and scripts.
  • Registration of trademarks and patents related to technologies used in games.
  • Advice on licensing and sublicensing.

Agreements and contracts:

  • Drafting and negotiating development, publishing and distribution agreements.
  • Prepare employment contracts and work with developers, graphic designers, programmers and other gamedev professionals.
  • Advising on game production financing agreements, including investment and venture capital agreements.

Compliance and regulation:

  • Advising on compliance with domestic and international laws relating to the gaming industry.
  • Support in certification and regulatory processes for game distribution in various markets.
  • Advice on data protection and player privacy.

Disputes and litigation:

  • Representation of clients in intellectual property infringement disputes.
  • Conducting litigation and arbitration related to development and publishing agreements.
  • Resolution of unfair competition and consumer protection disputes.

Strategic Consulting:

  • Market analysis and strategic consulting for gamedev and gaming companies.
  • Support in M&A processes, including due diligence.
  • Advising on the launch of new products and services.

Our strengths

The law firm HWW Hewelt Wojnowski Lindner and Partners has unique experience in serving clients in the gamedev and gaming industry. Our legal expertise, combined with our passion for gaming, allows us to offer the highest level of service, tailored to the specific needs and expectations of our clients.

We invite you to contact us and cooperate - together we will realize the most ambitious projects in the world of gaming.

Contact person

Nicholas Hewelt

Lawyer, tax and restructuring advisor

mikolaj.hewelt@hww.pl
+48 22 100 42 24

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