Games Law in Germany - A to Z

ADVANT Beiten‘s lawyers have been shaping games law for over ten years. They have been at its very forefront and have won landmark decisions, some of them being the first of their kind in Europe, or even the world.

Over the years, we have gained particular experience in this field, which we want to share with you. Games law is as dynamic as ever. New business models create new legal challenges, and regulation has become tighter. Thus, we will also cover the relevant EU laws (e.g. Omnibus Directive, Digital Content and Services Directive, Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act), which implement new obligations and GDPR-style fines to better protect consumers (e.g. with regard to EULAs and the right of withdrawal), regulate online platforms, and try to tame gatekeepers.

This booklet gives an overview of some of the topics we consider to be especially relevant in games law today. Of course, the list is not complete, and we cannot go into detail.

What we can provide – and what we aim to provide – is a very German perspective. We have learned over the years where German law is stricter than international clients may expect; sometimes it is also more effective and occasionally it is even more liberal.

Let the games begin!