There are many specific questions in the field of labor law that startup companies should take into account gladly already when planning the actions of the company. In the beginning, the financial resources of the company can be limited, and the need for permanent employees can vary from time to...
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Loot Boxes – the next level
We have already covered some basics relating to loot boxes in our article. After writing the article there have been some major developments in the gaming world - so let’s take a look at the recent issues regarding the infamous in-game reward mechanism. What exactly is going on? During the fall of 2020,...
New tax efficient way to incentivize your employees – the employee share issue tax reform has entered into force
The reform of the taxation of employee share issues was finally confirmed at the end of 2020 and it entered into force on the 1st of January 2021. The new amendments to the Income Tax Act do not only clarify current valuation issues, but also provide opportunities to engage personnel...
Enforcing your intellectual property rights
How to protect your intellectual property There are several forms of intellectual property that your company may own, for example trademarks, patents, designs, utility models or copyrighted works. Although confidentiality laws may protect some of these assets, it is crucial that your company remembers to take active measures and look...
What will happen to EU trademarks after Brexit?
EU law will stop applying in the UK on 31st December 2020 due to Brexit. This will of course have its implications on the EU trademark system as we know it. The UK officials have given guidelines regarding the applicability of trademarks registered within the EU. If you already have a...
Is Epic Games reshaping the future of in-app purchases?
Well that escalated quickly. Apple didn’t like Epic Games’ new payment system and removed Fortnite from the App Store. This might have a big impact on the future of in-app purchases. Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, one of the most popular online video games at the moment, recently announced...
How to build an independent eSports league on solid legal ground
As we spend more and more time at home playing games, the thought may come to mind “Should I test my metal in an online tournament? Or maybe our friendly group tournament could be something bigger...” Due to gaming in general becoming more mainstream and becoming more than just a hobby, as shown by the explosive growth of the eSports industry during...
Data protection must be taken into account in the context of coronavirus prevention measures
Data protection authorities have issued more detailed guidelines on the processing of personal data in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the office of the Data Protection Ombudsman personal data may be processed in order to prevent the coronavirus, as long as the processing is...
Protecting your brand
About brand protection and branding Nowadays the brand of the company or product is one of the most valuable assets of the business. A good brand is not only memorable, but it generates positive perceptions of the company. The brand promises something, and consumers or other companies rely on that...