Landmark court case: AI training vs. copyright
Introduction: A precedent with far-reaching consequences The case of Robert Kneschke against LAION e.V. marks a milestone in the legal...
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File sharing warning: How to react correctly
Have you received a warning about file sharing from law firms such as Frommer Legal, Daniel Sebastian, Yussof Sarwari or...
BGH: Copyright infringement even if authorship is denied only against the author himself
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has made an important clarification on the scope of protection of the right of...
Photo wallpaper in hotels: the verdicts are changing
In the hotel industry, interior design is a key factor for the well-being of guests. Photomurals, which often show spectacular...
The legal nature of license keys on the blockchain
License keys have long been used in the software industry to control and monetize the use of programs. The purchaser...
Cologne Regional Court on the applicability of German copyright law to cross-border internet use
In a ruling dated December 21, 2023 (case no. 14 O 292/22), the Regional Court of Cologne addressed fundamental questions...
§Section 44b UrhG in the context of data mining of AI
Introduction Introduction The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of data mining confronts copyright law with new and...
BGH decides on the right to name in copyright contract law
Introduction On June 15, 2023, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) issued a significant decision in the context of...
Kraftwerk, sound sequences, copyright – The Neverending Story now at the ECJ
The German Federal Court of Justice has decided to refer questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union...
What actually is an IP? In the games, music and film industry!
In today's digital world, we often stumble over the term "IT/IP" (Information Technology/Intellectual Property). This term refers to intellectual property...
Differences between co-authorship and contractual relationship in the development of software and apps
When building an app or software, it's often the case that a creative mind with a brilliant idea works alongside...
Copyright and club logos – A ruling with implications e.g. esport clubs
What is it all about? A recent ruling by the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main (OLG) could have...
Effective license management: A key factor for compliance and optimized resource utilization
License management: Significant in all industries, especially in the gaming industry License management is an essential part of the IT...
Entrepreneurs: A recent ruling underscores the need for personal responsibility
In a ruling published today by the Frankfurt am Main Higher Regional Court (Case No. 4 W 13/23), it was...
Drone footage and panorama freedom: a legal about-face
Introduction: What is the freedom of panorama? The freedom of panorama, also known as street image freedom, is a central...
Why ideas are not protectable: A few notes on the legal basics
Introduction: The Unprotectability of Ideas We live in a world that is driven by ideas. Whether it's a revolutionary new...
Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: Implications and Risks for Game Developers
The legal challenges and opportunities arising from the use of AI in game development. In today's digital world, where Artificial...
GAME founds exploitation company!
In an exciting but certainly trend-setting development, the GAME Bundesverband, the leading association of the German computer games industry, has...
Open Source Licenses: GPL, AGPL, MIT and Apache?
Open source licenses are an important aspect of software development and play a critical role in the operation and distribution...
BGH on connected works and applicability of the SAS Institute decision
In a case represented by me, the I. Civil Senate of the BGH last Thursday commented on the huge problem...
Modding in EULAs and contracts – what applies legally in Germany?
Mods add new content to video games, improve graphics or add completely new ways of playing. Hardly any major PC...
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AI in law: opportunities, risks and regulation – the IT Media Law Podcast Episode 3
Welcome to the third episode of our podcast "IT Media Law"! In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world...
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My transparent billing
In this video, I talk a bit about transparent billing and how I communicate what it costs to work with...
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