Video games law

Comprehensive support in preparing and negotiating production (development), publishing, distribution licence agreements, with subcontractors (outsourcing), based on Polish or foreign law

Comprehensive advice on structuring game distribution processes

IP BOX for the video game industry - development of a model for using the IP BOX mechanism, support in its tax settlement and introduction for co-workers (e.g. programmers); preparation of a feasibility study, analysis of the creative activity and potential impact on income taxation

Comprehensive tax advice taking into account the specificity of the industry, individual corporate (holding) structures, employment model, etc., advice on the use of tax preferences (e.g. IP BOX, R&D relief); analysis of national and international business models in terms of WHT, transfer pricing (TP), eligibility (deductibility) of tax costs

Advice on the verification of the copyright acquisition process from creators; verification of rights transfer chains in the process of taking over development studios

Comprehensive care of trademarks, including registration of trademarks in Poland and abroad; brand protection

Advice on the choice of the optimal employment model within the organization / group of companies, representation in the field of employee disputes

Data protection advice for video game users

Advice on competition protection and consumer law in the light of national and EU regulations

Presentation in disputes (pre-judicial and judicial) involving the producer studio/publisher - including IP protection, IP transfer, non-performance or improper performance of a contract with a subcontractor, publisher, licensee etc.

Design and implementation of virtual payment settlement models

Comprehensive legal support in the process of obtaining financing - e.g. assistance in searching for an investor, IPO, SOP, EU funding