Geographical indications of source: Legal protection and pitfalls for startups
The recent decision of the Regional Court of Cologne on "Dubai Chocolate" shows once again how complex the topic of...
The recent decision of the Regional Court of Cologne on "Dubai Chocolate" shows once again how complex the topic of...
The implementation and use of self-hosted Large Language Models (LLMs) opens up a wide range of possibilities, but also poses...
Rage baiting really annoys me personally, especially on LinkedIn, where you would actually expect professional content. Recently, however, this questionable...
In my consulting practice, I often encounter the question of whether providers of SaaS solutions or online stores should ask...
Many start-ups rely on the fact that the mere use of a name or logo is sufficient to secure rights...
Time and again, clients ask whether and how they can legally protect their business idea or business concept. This is...
General legal changes for startups in 2025 can also be found in this post. The first part of the post...
General legal changes for startups in 2025 can also be found in this post. The first part of the post...
General legal changes for startups in 2025 can also be found in this post. The first part of the post...
General legal changes for startups in 2025 can also be found in this post. The second part of this post...
The year 2025 brings with it numerous legal changes that are of great importance for start-ups, the self-employed and entrepreneurs....
Intellectual property is often the most valuable asset for start-ups. Whether innovative technologies, unique designs or creative brands - the...
The Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG), which comes into force on June 28, 2025, brings with it significant legal obligations for...
Contracts are often seen as a necessary evil - complicated, lengthy and full of legal jargon. Especially in the IT...
In the area of start-ups and venture capital investments, project companies, also known as special purpose vehicles (SPVs), are a...
Retaining key employees is of central importance for start-ups, especially when it comes to convincing investors of the stability and...
Yesterday I published the article Project companies and SPVs in the startup sector: Structuring, advantages and legal challenges. In it,...
Software escrow contracts are an essential tool for IT start-ups, software developers and web designers to create trust and security...
Investment agreements form the foundation of any successful financing and are far more than just legal documents. They define the...
A few years ago, when I assisted a large online retailer in switching from a marketplace to its own store,...
Einleitung Der Begriff "Invitation ad offerendum" stammt aus dem Lateinischen und bedeutet wörtlich übersetzt "Einladung zur Angebotserstellung". In der Rechtswissenschaft...
Read moreDetailsThis insightful podcast episode takes an in-depth look at the startup and innovation landscape in Germany and Europe. The discussion...
In this episode of the Itmedialaw podcast, lawyer and entrepreneur Marian Härtel takes you on a journey through the legal...
In this fascinating podcast episode, we take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact...
In this personal and engaging episode, the experienced IT and media lawyer delves deep into the gray area of his...