Games
Among the Most Active Transactional, Licensing and Litigation Games Practices in the World.
Your Legal ‘Strategy Guide’ Through Growth
Since taking Electronic Arts from inception to its IPO more than 40 years ago, our games team counsels at the front lines of an entertainment revolution, representing hundreds of the world’s most influential games companies.
Fenwick lawyers—many of them former developers and avid gamers—leverage collective experience gained via top-ranked technology transactions, intellectual property, patent litigation, startup and venture capital, and M&A practices to solve the complex legal and business challenges you face, including:
- Advertising and contests
- Blockchain, tokens, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
- Corporate formation and financing
- Cryptocurrencies and blockchain
- Development and publishing deals
- eSports, inbound content, and brand licenses
- IP strategy, development, and litigation
- Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Payment systems and in-game currencies
- Privacy & cybersecurity
- Talent, influencer, and celebrity arrangements
Lawyers Who Know the Score
Whether you’re creating a game, looking to protect a blockbuster new IP portfolio, or staring down a high-stakes competitor dispute, you need the unparalleled creativity and experience of one of the most active games practices in the world.
We’ve handled three of the largest mobile games deals in history—Activision Blizzard’s acquisition of King, Tencent’s purchase of Supercell Oy, and Shanghai Giant’s tie-up with Playtika—for a total value of nearly $19 billion. The Legal 500 has ranked us among the top three corporate and M&A technology law firms in the U.S. for the interactive entertainment sector.
We've also counseled game publishers and developers that use blockchain technology, NFTs, and digital assets in their platforms, as well as financial intermediaries utilizing digital assets and blockchain technology. Our integrated team of attorneys work together to ensure clients are supported on all issues when operating in this complex space. Learn more about our blockchain and cryptocurrency practice and experience here.
You’ll find a powerful ally in Fenwick at every stage of your growth as a games innovator. Fueled by relentless passion for the industry, we are sought out as trusted collaborators and partners by the likes of Epic Games, Jam City, Nexon, Niantic, Oculus VR, Riot Games, Supercell, Tencent, and Twitch. We are also active participants in the industry at-large, including attending major industry events such as D.I.C.E. and Game Developers Conference, and leading video game bar events such as the Games Law Summit and Video Game Bar Association, so we are up to date on the latest industry trends, technologies, and developments.
