Video game development or publishing agreement
A contract between a game studio and a publisher or developer covering milestones, royalties, IP ownership and platform terms.
What is included
- Reviews or drafts the agreement
- Explains rights, obligations and payment terms
- Negotiates changes with the other side
- Checks intellectual property ownership and licences
- Advises on insurance, liability and termination terms
What is not included
- Registration and filing fees and other disbursements
- Talent management, booking or agent services
- Lawsuits, arbitrations or appeals not covered by the lawyer's written retainer
- Tax or accounting advice
Who this service is for
- Artists, creators and performers
- Producers, studios and publishers
- Event organizers and venues
- Game developers
Information to have ready
- 1The draft agreement, term sheet or offer
- 2Details of the project and the parties
- 3Any existing agreements covering the same rights
- 4Your key goals and deal points
How a referral works
- 1Tell us in a few words what the matter is about, and who else is involved, so we can check for a conflict of interest.
- 2We recommend an Ontario lawyer for your matter, and at least one other you could choose instead.
- 3The lawyer runs their own conflict check, confirms the scope and quotes the fee, normally in a written retainer agreement.
- 4You pay the lawyer's fee to the lawyer. Any referral fee comes out of it, is disclosed to you in writing, and never increases what you pay.
NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm, not a law firm. Every step of a referral, and your rights
Frequently asked questions
What does the lawyer charge?
A typical Ontario fee for this service is $3,000–$10,000, plus HST. The lawyer quotes the actual fee before any work starts. You pay the lawyer directly; the referral itself costs you nothing.
Should I sign a standard industry contract as is?
Not without a review. Standard forms often favour the party that wrote them, and terms such as ownership, length and approvals can often be negotiated.
Who owns the work I create for a project?
It depends on the contract and on whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. Clear written terms on ownership and licences help avoid disputes.
Can the lawyer act as my agent or manager?
A lawyer gives legal advice and negotiates agreements; agents and managers find work and guide careers. The roles are different.
General information only, not legal advice. NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm regulated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Important limitations
- No outcome can be guaranteed
- The other side may not agree to proposed changes
- The lawyer confirms the scope, fee and steps in a written retainer before starting
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