Reputed for its depth of experience in interactive entertainment, particularly in the video games sector, Mincoffs Solicitors LLP has a strong track record of merging forms of digital media, film and video production as well as specialist expertise in toy and hobby entertainment. The group also acts for publishers, and radio and broadcasting companies. Department leader Antony Hall is an expert in media and entertainment matters, advising on merchandising, licensing agreements and contractual arrangements. Stewart Irvine heads up the dispute resolution team and is active on the team’s contentious work. Jennifer Wade is a key name for commercial contracting issues, while Hannah Nagel‘s broad commercial practice includes brand protection and IP matters. Hannah Flowers advises on various commercial matters.
Testimonials
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- 'Mincoffs work closely with our business on all major project work that requires unique industrial knowledge and understanding.'
- 'Hannah Nagel and Antony Hall have been providing excellent legal advice, covering a wide range of subjects within the industry.'
Key clients
- Generator North East Limited
- Steamforged Games Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Steamforged Games Ltd on a new Global Merchandise Licence with Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for the licence of intellectual property rights, to allow Steamforged to produce the Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West tabletop board games.
- Advised Steamforged Games Ltd on a complex, high-value IP acquisition relating to rights in a number of tabletop games, with ancillary agreements to ensure the successful exploitation of those rights.