E-sports, an exciting and constantly developing industry with many actors, needs a well-regulated legal framework in order to expand sustainably. At Güzeloğlu, we provide legal services regarding e-sports by building our strategy on a solution-oriented approach.
E-Sports Law
In the last thirty years, the technological infrastructure for video games has advanced rapidly. Video games have teamed up with ground-breaking capabilities, including virtual reality, wearable gaming gear, augmented reality, and cloud gaming. In parallel, online streaming services like Twitch have enabled millions to join a large community, which was eventually named e-Sports. Today, market researchers estimate the e-Sports industry will attract over 500 million people worldwide by 2020, with a financial growth of USD 1.5 Billion.
E-sports, which is competitive video gaming by individual players or teams for a designated prize, possesses a vibrant and ever-developing community. The competitive nature of e-Sports has driven major professional actors in global and domestic industries, including Turkey, to review their relations with other parties in a legal context.
Our E-Sports Legal Services
At this point, Güzeloğlu offers the following services with its dynamic and solution-oriented team:
- Drafting and revising contracts of e-Sports players between their teams, sponsors, and leagues;
- Representing e-sports players before disciplinary bodies regarding disciplinary measures and alleged doping violations;
- Representing e-sports players, league, and competition organizers before competent authorities in context of labor and social security law, intellectual property law, and tax law;
- Assisting in the establishment of good-governance mechanisms that promote integrity and sustainability before competent international and national federations, including the Turkish Developing Sports Federation;
- Devising legal instruments to secure the conduct of e-sports organizations on the grounds of integrity and fairness;
- Drafting and revising broadcasting contracts regarding the streaming of e-Sports events.
Contact Our Team
To learn more about how our team can assist you in the e-sports industry, please contact us today for a consultation.