Trademark infringement through metatags and SEO plugins
The use of third-party trademarks in meta tags or via SEO plugins is a common practice in digital marketing, but ...
Tag: Development
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 ...
15 common misconceptions about terminology in the startup sector
As a lawyer who advises many start-ups and young entrepreneurs, I often come across errors in the use of technical ...
Blockchain gaming and the French Jonum Law
Blockchain Gaming and the French Jonum Law in the light of the EU MiCAR Regulation On itmedialaw.com, I don't normally ...
Esports tournament winnings: when and how are they taxable?
As a lawyer who represents many tournament organizers, esports players and esports teams, I realize that the issue of taxation ...
OLG Cologne on the surrender of cryptocurrencies
In a recent decision (11 W 15/24), the Cologne Higher Regional Court clarified that a debtor must exhaust all technically ...
Who is affected by the new IT security guideline?
While vany entrepreneurs in the IT and startup-sector are struggling with the daily challengeschallenges of business developmentare preoccupied with thean ...
Judgment on surreptitious advertising by the LG Trier
Case law on the obligation to label advertising is constantly evolving. A recent ruling by the Regional Court of Trier ...
Fake invoices and false IBAN transfers
As an experienced lawyer for IT and media law, I regularly handle cases of invoice fraud and misdirected bank transfers. ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) for process automation
The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into business processes offers enormous opportunities to increase efficiency and competitiveness, but also presents ...
AI-generated content: Who owns the rights?
Copyright for AI content: Current legal situation and open questions The nuuse of artificialartificial intelligence (AI) for thecreation of textstexts, ...
Transparency in the use of AI: do users need to be informed?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our everyday lives. More and more companies are using AI systems ...
Advocate General at the ECJ on the admissibility of cheat software
Advocate General at the ECJ on the admissibility of cheat software For many years, I had the opportunity to accompany ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act: Council gives final green light to first global rules for AI
The European Council has adopted the AI Act, the world's first comprehensive set of regulations for artificial intelligence (AI). This ...
AI and the law: An analysis of 47 US Code § 230 and its implications
As you know, much has already been written on this blog about the legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). Today, ...
Dark patterns in game design – legally permissible?
Introduction In my many years as a lawyer, I have drawn up numerous publishing agreements and advise mobile game developers, ...
GDPR: OLG stick to alleged loss of control not sufficient for claim for damages
Introduction: As a lawyer who deals intensively with the facets of data protection law, I would like to highlight a ...
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 ...
Semi-fungible tokens (SFTs) in the context of the GDPR
A legal consideration The introduction of semi-fungible tokens (SFTs) has not only opened up new avenues in blockchain technology, but ...
Semi-fungible tokens (SFTs) in a legal context
Introduction: The distinction between SFTs and NFTs As a lawyer specializing in advising clients in the blockchain sector, I am ...