LG Berlin on separation of advertising and content in newsletters

It is always surprising to come across judgments that are provoked by the parties based on actual clearly formulated laws and relevant case law.

The Berlin Regional Court (WRP 2022, 1437-1440 (judgment of 28.06.2022, 102 O 61/22)) recently ruled in this way.

If editorial and advertising contributions are announced in the newsletter of a computer magazine with almost identically designed “teasers” (each with a headline, a picture, a short text and a colored button with the inscription “Read more”), the separation requirement requires a clearly noticeable reference to the commercial character of the advertising contributions. …