Essential Guide to the Business & Law of Esports & Professional Video Gaming

The book "Essential Guide to the Business & Law of Esports & Professional Video Gaming" by Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. provides a comprehensive overview of the business and legal aspects of the esports industry, covering topics such as intellectual property, employment, player unions, and event operation. It is the most current book on the market and includes actual contract provisions modeled on existing major esports player, coach, shoutcaster, and sponsorship agreements. Jacobson is an entertainment and esports attorney located in New York City who has worked with professional gamers, streamers, and esports organizations for the past decade.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Esports has witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity, accompanied by a significant increase in the demand for professional legal representation. In response to this demand, Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. has authored "The Essential Guide to the Business & Law of Esports & Professional Video Gaming," a comprehensive resource that aims to provide a solid foundation and mitigate the legal challenges that have plagued the esports industry in the past.

Mitch Reames, AdWeek, and Esports Insider have hailed this guide as a valuable contribution to the understanding of the esports space. Kevin Hitt, The Esports Observer, emphasizes that the book fills a knowledge gap that is crucial for a comprehensive grasp of the esports industry.

The Essential Guide to the Business & Law of Esports & Professional Video Gaming encompasses a comprehensive examination of the past, present, and future of esports and professional video gaming. Authored by Justin M. Jacobson, Esq., a prominent attorney and business practitioner in the esports and professional gaming realm, the book offers an in-depth exploration of the various business and legal aspects associated with the esports world.

One of the key strengths of this guide is its coverage of the diverse stakeholders within the esports business ecosystem. It delves into the roles involved, including talent, teams, publishers, and event organizers. By providing a comprehensive understanding of these stakeholders, the book enables readers to gain a holistic perspective on the esports industry.

The guide also explores a wide range of legal fields that are integral to esports, such as intellectual property, employment and player unions, business investments and tax write-offs, immigration and visas, event operation tips, social media and on-stream promotions, and more. Each topic is presented in a clear and concise manner, with practical examples and real-world contract provisions modeled after existing major esports player, coach, shoutcaster, and sponsorship agreements.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage, the book is notable for its timeliness. It is the most current resource available on the market, reflecting the latest developments and trends in the esports industry. By staying abreast.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367675127