Internet, Video Gaming and Cyberlaw Matters

My practice includes the representation of clients in the areas of digital and interactive entertainment, internet applications (apps), and video gaming, including the negotiation of various licenses and agreements, and advising clients with respect to various cyberlaw issues. These services include:
  • Copyright protection of software, apps, and web sites

  • Obtaining rights to content included in video games, apps or on websites

  • Engagement of software and website developers for video games, apps and website development

  • Representing app developers

  • Online contracting and licensing issues

  • Privacy issues and policies

  • Resolution of ownership issues

  • Providing counsel and guidance with respect to numerous Cyberlaw issues, including

This representation includes, among other things, preparing and negotiating:
  • Website development and service agreements

  • Website design agreements

  • Online contractual and e-commerce arrangements

  • Clearances and releases for use of copyrights, trademarks, other intellectual property rights, and rights of publicity for use in video games, apps or on websites

  • Digital content use and license agreements, including, music publisher licenses and synchronization licenses

  • Streaming agreements

  • Cybercast agreements

  • Interactive program master use license agreement

  • Distribution agreements

In additional to these specific agreements, I also represent the developers and professionals who work with them in the preparation and negotiation of contractual business arrangements that are generally applicable in connection with the representation of developer. These are described in greater detail at Agreements with Artists and Advisors Agreements with Artists and Advisors.