Managing Partner
Matt Hooper
As managing partner of Immix's IME Law division, Matt represents top AAA, AA, Indie, and UGC video game developers, structuring landmark publishing, IP, and licensing deals for games grossing billions in global revenue.
Publishing agreements, IP protection, platform terms, and studio contracts. We work with developers from first title to established studio.
Where developers usually need us
Publishing & Distribution Deals
Reviewing and negotiating terms before you sign, including revenue splits, milestone structures, and rights reversion.
IP Ownership & Protection
Trademark filings for your studio and titles, copyright registration, and making sure your contractors and employees actually assigned their work to you.
Contractor & Team Agreements
Work-for-hire terms for artists, composers, and engine contractors that hold up later.
Platform & Storefront Terms
Steam, console certification, mobile stores, and what the agreements actually commit you to.
Funding & Studio Formation
Entity setup, investor terms, and co-development agreements.
AI & Emerging Tech
Rights questions around generative tools in your pipeline, training data, and what your publisher will ask you to warrant.
Who we work with
Indie developers, mid-size studios, publishers, and individual creators across PC, console, mobile, and VR. Based in Portland, working with clients nationwide.
Our Attorneys
Attorney & Partner
Brian Sommer
Brian Sommer brings over 20 years of dedicated legal expertise in entertainment, video game licensing, film financing, and IP protection, representing independent developers, financiers, and innovative media creators across all major platforms.
Tell us what you're working on
Whether you have a deal in front of you or you're setting up a studio, we can tell you quickly whether it's something we can help with.
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