As a full-service international law firm with a particular focus in the tech and IP sectors, we are well-placed to support you as you explore the potential the metaverse poses for your business. Our lawyers and professionals are well-versed in guiding our clients in emerging technologies to ensure they mitigate potential risks while benefitting from new opportunities.

We are experienced in advising those on the blockchain on a wide range of issues from experiential marketing activations to anti-money laundering provisions and securities regulation. We work closely with content creators and brand owners on their marketing strategies and IP rights related to the metaverse including enforcement against infringing NFTs and advising on trademark applications for digital goods and services.

We advise on licensing of IP rights for use on or in connection with the metaverse, as well as IP ownership considerations, including audits and reviews of underlying copyrights for works which may be digitised for use on metaverse platforms.  We routinely advise on patent protection related to innovations driving and operating in the metaverse.

We also work closely with our non-IP colleagues to support clients in other areas of their metaverse strategies/metaverse activations, such as regulatory considerations, corporate set-up, data privacy issues, buying and selling "land" on metaverse platforms and many other areas of legal support.

For further advice on beginning your business' journey in the metaverse, contact a member of our team.

Contracts and Licensing:

·        Virtual Property Agreements: Drafting contracts and licensing agreements related to virtual property, virtual goods, and other metaverse assets.

·        Terms of Service: Developing terms of service and end-user license agreements (EULAs) for metaverse platforms and applications.

Data Privacy and Security:

·        Privacy Compliance: Advising on data privacy and security issues within the metaverse and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

·        Cybersecurity: Assisting clients in developing cybersecurity measures for protecting user data in virtual environments.

Regulatory Compliance:

·        Compliance Guidance: Helping clients navigate and comply with regulatory frameworks that may apply to metaverse activities, including consumer protection and virtual currency regulations.

·        Virtual Real Estate Transactions:

Land and Property Transactions:

·        Facilitating legal aspects of virtual real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and leasing of virtual land within the metaverse.

Virtual Currency and Blockchain:

·        Cryptocurrency Regulation: Advising on legal aspects of virtual currencies and blockchain technologies within the metaverse.

·        Smart Contracts: Providing legal counsel on the use of smart contracts within virtual environments.

Dispute Resolution:

·        Virtual Dispute Resolution: Handling disputes arising from metaverse interactions, including issues related to virtual property disputes, fraud, and contractual disagreements.

Content Moderation and Governance:

·        Community Guidelines: Assisting metaverse platforms in developing and enforcing community guidelines for user behavior.

·        Content Moderation: Providing legal guidance on content moderation practices within virtual worlds.

Corporate Transactions:

·        Mergers and Acquisitions: Assisting in mergers, acquisitions, or investments involving companies operating within the metaverse.

·        Due Diligence: Conducting legal due diligence for metaverse-related transactions.

Policy and Regulatory Advocacy:

·        Government Relations: Engaging in advocacy efforts to shape favorable policies and regulations related to the metaverse.

·        Industry Standards: Contributing to the development of industry standards and best practices for metaverse activities.