Video Games & Esports

At Goldstein & Wainer, we offer clients in the video game and esports industries a rare combination of legal insight and real-world experience. Our attorneys include former competitive esports players, bringing deep, firsthand knowledge of the industry’s structure, culture, and challenges. That practical perspective, combined with our legal skill, allows us to deliver strategic, industry-savvy counsel to developers, teams, players, content creators, investors, and platforms alike.

We represent clients at every stage of the gaming and esports lifecycle, including:

• • • Intellectual property protection and enforcement (copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets)
    • Game development, publishing, and licensing agreements
    • Player and team contracts, influencer deals, and sponsorship arrangements
    • Team formation, governance, and dispute resolution
    • Streaming rights and content monetization
    • Compliance with regulations involving gambling, loot boxes, and digital marketplaces

Our firm’s multidisciplinary approach spans entertainment, IP, technology, and commercial law—enabling us to provide comprehensive support tailored to the fast-moving nature of the industry. Whether you’re building a game, managing a team, negotiating a contract, or protecting your brand, we understand the terrain because we’ve been in it—both in the game and in the courtroom.

At Goldstein & Wainer, we don’t just speak the language of esports—we’ve lived it.