Games and Apps

Comprehensive Legal Support for the Gaming and App Industries

HMLG has decades of experience in the gaming and app space. Whether you’re an independent developer, a growing studio, or a large-scale distributor, we live and breathe the complexities of this dynamic and rapidly evolving space.

Deep Industry Understanding

We bring practical and informed guidance to your business. From crafting agreements to navigating development and regulatory challenges, we focus on helping you protect your assets, mitigate risks, and build strong foundations for growth.

Supporting Every Corner of the Industry

We represent clients across the entire gaming and app ecosystem, including developers, publishers, distributors, and licensees. Our services are designed to help you confidently handle the legal intricacies of your business while maintaining flexibility to adapt to a constantly changing market.

Uniting for Success

The gaming and app industries are competitive, fast-moving, and full of opportunity. HMLG is here to support you with smart, thoughtful legal solutions to let you focus on creating, innovating, and growing.

HMLG Game and App Services:

  • Game and App Development
  • Technological Implementation
  • Game Publishing and Distribution
  • Advertising and Monetization Policies
  • Strategic Agreements and Licensing
  • Brand and Product Placements
  • Privacy, COPPA, GDPR and Regulatory Issues
  • Pre-publication review of product and related websites and social media presence
  • Navigating Complex Relationships

FAQ

What does a video game lawyer do?

A game lawyer handles development and publishing agreements, licensing, intellectual property protection, monetization and advertising compliance, platform and storefront terms, privacy obligations, and the corporate structure behind a studio.

Who owns a game a developer builds for a publisher?

It depends entirely on the agreement. Ownership of the game, the engine, the tools, and the underlying IP can each be allocated differently, and the default result without a written agreement is often not what either party assumed.

What is COPPA and does it apply to my game?

COPPA is a federal law governing collection of personal information from children under 13. It can apply to any game or app directed to children or knowingly collecting their data, regardless of where the developer is located.

What should a game publishing agreement cover?

Scope of rights granted, platforms and territories, revenue splits and recoupment, milestone and approval processes, marketing commitments, sequel and derivative rights, and what happens to the IP if the relationship ends.

ARE YOU READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR LEGAL STRATEGY?

Let’s connect! Whether you’re looking for an in-house legal team or need to augment your existing counsel, HMLG is ready to help you rock your business.

Contact us today to learn how we can assist you with practical, proactive, world-class legal support.

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