Video Games & UGC

Our firm consists of devoted gamers. We've led raiding guilds, competed in and served as talent for esports events, hosted podcasts, built gaming websites, resources, and communities, and more. On the legal side, we support the stakeholders that bring these games to life in the traditional video game industry and the emerging user-generated content (UGC) space.

Our success in UGC is unparalleled. We currently represent the creators of the three top-performing non-Epic Fortnite maps and many creators of Roblox experiences. Clients regularly ask us to help navigate the complex legal challenges associated with this new and emerging area, including the negotiation of some of the biggest licensing crossovers between the Roblox and Fortnite platforms.

We provide the full range of services to our video game and UGC clients, but some of our specific expertise include:

• Development, publishing, and marketing agreements.

• Revenue-share agreements between co-developers and collaborative studios.

• Corporate formation, governance, and fundraising for indie game and UGC startups.

• Resolving ownership and revenue share disputes in UGC games.

• Crowdfunding (e.g., Kickstarter) campaigns.

• Sales representation and agency contracts to monetize Roblox games and Fortnite maps.

• Asset purchase agreements relating to rights in Roblox experiences and Fortnite maps.

• Employment and independent contractor agreements.

• Intellectual property ownership, licensing, and enforcement issues. This includes brand, game, and asset protection matters, such as DMCA assistance and pre-litigation dispute resolution.

• Terms of service, end user license agreements, and privacy policies.