The online gaming industry in India is witnessing rapid growth, driven by increased internet penetration, smartphone usage, and a digitally savvy population. However, this booming sector operates in a complex and evolving regulatory environment shaped by a mix of central and state-level laws, judicial pronouncements, and policy considerations.

Online games in India are broadly categorized into games of skill and games of chance, with the legal treatment of each differing significantly. While games of skill are largely permissible, games of chance fall under gambling laws and are heavily regulated or even prohibited in certain states.

Navigating the legal framework governing online gaming requires a clear understanding of IT laws, gambling legislations, foreign investment policies, IP rights, advertising codes, and consumer protection laws.

Online Gaming Law Expertise

We offer specialized legal services for businesses in the online gaming space, including startups, gaming studios, platform operators, payment aggregators, and investors.

Our legal team brings together deep sectoral knowledge, regulatory insight, and commercial awareness to help clients launch, operate, and scale their gaming ventures while ensuring full legal compliance and risk mitigation.

We provide a comprehensive suite of services to online gaming companies, including:

  • Regulatory analysis on the classification of games (skill vs. chance).
  • Advisory on central and state-specific laws relating to gaming and gambling.
  • Business structuring and entity incorporation in gaming-compliant jurisdictions.
  • Drafting and reviewing platform policies, terms of service, and end-user license agreements (EULA).
  • Guidance on foreign direct investment (FDI) restrictions and compliance.
  • Assistance with payment gateway integration, data protection, and KYC norms.
  • Trademark and IP protection for gaming content, branding, and technology.
  • Advisory on advertising standards, age restrictions, and responsible gaming practices.
  • Litigation and dispute resolution in gaming-related matters.
  • Representing clients before courts and regulatory bodies on gaming law issues.

For more information concerning trademark registration and protection prosecution, please forward your email to: [email protected]. We look forward to working with you.