Navigating the Online Gaming Market
This expansion has brought forth a complex and fragmented legal landscape. In India, the industry faces challenges with state-wise variations in gaming laws, restrictions on games of chance, taxation of revenues, intellectual property protection, data privacy compliance, advertising norms and foreign investment regulations. Recent policy changes, including guidelines for online intermediaries, amendments to the IT Rules and GST implications, have underscored the need for specialist legal support. Despite this, the industry continues to attract huge domestic and foreign investments.
Our Online Gaming Expertise
Our cross-disciplinary team brings together expertise in technology law, tax, intellectual property and dispute resolution, enabling us to deliver end-to-end legal solutions. We assist in structuring investments, obtaining necessary approvals, ensuring platform compliance, safeguarding intellectual property and resolving disputes in this high-stakes industry. We advise a wide range of stakeholders, including:
Online gaming companies
E-sports platforms
Technology providers
Domestic and foreign investors
Payment solution providers
How We Support the Online Gaming Industry
GST Advisory
We provide comprehensive guidance on the classification of gaming services, treatment of in-game transactions, platform commissions and overall tax compliance and efficiency.
Cross-Border Structuring
We assist with structuring investments, joint ventures and acquisitions while ensuring compliance with FDI norms relevant to gaming businesses.
Taxation of Gaming Revenues
We provide guidance on GST and other tax implications for various revenue streams, including cross-border payments and in-game monetisation.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our team provides legal and regulatory support for structuring, negotiating and executing domestic and cross-border M&A transactions within the gaming industry.
Regulatory Compliance
We offer comprehensive support with licensing, taxation and reporting obligations under applicable gaming laws and regulations governing the online gaming industry.
Dispute Resolution
We provide litigation support and representation in player claims, prize disputes, commercial disagreements and contractual breaches involving gaming platforms and users.
Regulatory Enforcement
We provide legal representation in proceedings involving show cause notices, penalties, and actions initiated by gaming regulators, tax authorities or data protection agencies.
Data Protection & Advertising
We guide on adherence to data privacy laws, advertising regulations, ASCI guidelines and consumer protection norms.
IT & Platform Policy
Our assistance includes drafting and reviewing essential documents such as Privacy Policies, Terms of Use and Disclaimers, and ensuring compliance with Indian IT rules.
Intellectual Property Protection
We offer end-to-end support for trademark registration, licensing and assignment agreements and intellectual property enforcement litigation.
India Market Entry
We provide strategic advisory on business setup, regulatory clearances, and tailored market entry approaches for gaming companies looking to establish a presence in India.
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