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Licence agreements for a blockchain game in several countries

Result

The game launched on schedule

The client received a multi-jurisdiction map of requirements and a ready package of licence agreements.

  • ClientBlockchain gaming startup
  • PracticeGameDev
  • JurisdictionsUSA, EU, United Kingdom

The client’s task

The startup was preparing to launch a blockchain game with in-game assets and planned to operate in several countries. It needed to understand which licensing requirements applied to the game and its tokens in each jurisdiction, and to prepare a contractual framework for partners and users.

Challenges and risks

  • Different requirements for gaming and digital assets in each country
  • Risk of in-game tokens being classified as financial instruments
  • No ready-made licence agreements for a multi-jurisdiction model

What we did

  1. Advised on the laws of several countries
  2. Drafted licence agreements for users and partners
  3. Protected the client’s interests in negotiations with counterparties

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