From Code to Contracts The Legal Playbook for Indies Christoph De Preter, Edson Legal

This Expert Talk will provide entrepreneurs with a clear understanding of the “legal lifecycle” of a video game start-up on the Belgian market, using a fictional game studio as a guiding example.

Entrepreneurs will be familiarized with essential legal concepts and requirements for starting and growing a business in the gaming industry. Key topics include company incorporation, collaboration structures, funding considerations, recruitment and contracting practices, IP ownership, and licensing strategies.

Speaker bio:

Christoph has taught and researched at the Leuven University Center for Law and IT. He has practiced in premier international law firms. As a former Chief Commercial Officer in the geospatial industry, he managed global revenue, international expansion, the partner network, and 100+ sales executives and engineers. He advises C-level executives on a strategic level, is a dealmaker and fierce litigator. He is well-versed in Intellectual Property, Technology, Contracts and Strategic Litigation.

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