Five Legal Tips for “Minor” Gaming Talent Entering into Contracts

5 Legal Tips for “Minor” Gaming Talent Entering into Contracts

Five Legal Tips for “Minor” Gaming Talent Entering into ContractsBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. & Mitchell Kevett, Esq. The expansion of the competitive video gaming industry has provided talented gamers with the chance to sign lucrative agreements with professional esports teams and brand sponsors. These opportunities include those available for “minors” prior to them reaching […]

5 Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs Starting an Esports Team

5 Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs Starting an Esports TeamBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. & Mitchell Kevett, Esq. In light of the global expansion of competitive video games, it has become paramount for any entrepreneur or business owner looking to form an esports team or organization to undertake proper legal and business practices. In fact, establishing […]

What To Do When A Professional Gamer Is Owed Money From An Esports Team, Tournament Organizer, or Sponsor? – 7 Solutions

What To Do When A Professional Gamer Is Owed Money From An Esports Team, Tournament Organizer, or Sponsor? – 7 SolutionsBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. While less common than it once was in the esports industry, there have been several public instances where competitive players alleged that they were owed funds (sometimes large sums) from […]

5 Legal Considerations For Content Creators and Streamers

5 Legal Considerations For Content Creators and StreamersBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. As content creators, streamers, and other social media influencers continue to grow their businesses and as their income continues to increase, the need for proper legal structure and protections grows more important. In fact, some creators and streamers are making thousands, if not […]

Esports Visa Dilemma: Bestia vs BLAST.TV – Round 1

Esports Visa Dilemma: Bestia vs BLAST.TV – Round 1By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. & Mariano Omar Bourgeois, Esq. Counter-Strike is one of the most influential and long-standing video games in the history of competitive gaming. Within the competitive circuits organized by tournament operators licensed by Valve, Majors occupy a privileged position, assembling the world’s top-tier […]

Professional Esports Player Contracts with Esports Organizations

Some Tips for Professional Esports Player Contracts with Esports OrganizationsBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. In contrast to traditional sports where a standard player agreement exists that are collectively bargained between the parties and the teams exist and are used by every team, there is no standardized or formally accepted and utilized professional esports player contract. […]

8 Things to Know On Business Entity Protections and Obligations

8 Things to Know on Business Entity Protections and Obligations for U.S. Professional Esports Talent and CompaniesBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. Individuals and companies in all industries form and utilize business entities for a variety of unique benefits and protections. In fact, a separate business entity, such as a corporation or a limited liability company […]

Due Diligence and Brand Protection for Professional Gamers, Streamers, and Content Creators

Protect Your Gamer-Tag: Proper Due Diligence and Brand Protection Techniques for Professional Gamers, Streamers, and Content Creators in the USBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. In today’s global esports and video game business, it is vital that professional esports players, gaming streamers and content creators, and on-air broadcast talent and esports casters as well as the […]

Yearly Wrap Up & 5 Trending Esports Legal Topics For 2024

Yearly Wrap Up & 5 Trending Esports Legal Topics For 2024By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. As 2022 continued into 2023 and the “esports winter” in the United States arrived, there was a myriad of shifts in the business and legal landscape including esports organization FaZe Clan famously going public at a nine-figure valuation, receiving a […]

What Makes Gamer-Tags and Esports Team Names Such Valuable Trademarks?

Esports Law: What Makes Gamer-Tags and Esports Team Names Such Valuable Trademarks?By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. With the rapid international expansion and increased profitability of esports, including a surge in the number of players and teams involved in the competitions, the need to properly protect one’s “brand” and its associated intellectual property grows even more […]

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5 Legal Tips for “Minor” Gaming Talent Entering into Contracts

5 Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs Starting an Esports Team

What To Do When A Professional Gamer Is Owed Money From An Esports Team, Tournament Organizer, or Sponsor? – 7 Solutions

5 Legal Considerations For Content Creators and Streamers

Esports Visa Dilemma: Bestia vs BLAST.TV – Round 1

Professional Esports Player Contracts with Esports Organizations

8 Things to Know On Business Entity Protections and Obligations

Due Diligence and Brand Protection for Professional Gamers, Streamers, and Content Creators

Yearly Wrap Up & 5 Trending Esports Legal Topics For 2024

What Makes Gamer-Tags and Esports Team Names Such Valuable Trademarks?

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