SEO and law – a balancing act between visibility and security
As a lawyer specializing in IT law, copyright law and competition law, I face the challenges that arise at the interface between technology and law ...
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Between player rights and provider obligations – dealing with blocked gaming accounts
Introduction As a lawyer with a history in the gaming sector, I often come across cases involving blocked gaming accounts. These inquiries come both from ...
BGH submits definition of “immaterial damage” under GDPR to ECJ
The VI. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice referred questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union for a preliminary ruling ...
OLG Cologne: Cloudflare liable as perpetrator
Introduction In a landmark decision, the Cologne Higher Regional Court has recalibrated the liability of service providers in the area of copyright law. The focus ...
Hamburg Regional Court joins Celle Higher Regional Court: Time for the Federal Supreme Court?
Introduction In a recent ruling, the Hamburg Regional Court made a decision that is causing a stir in the legal landscape. The court agreed with ...
OLG Frankfurt am Main vs. OLG Celle – FernUSG in B2B Contracts
There has been noticeable uncertainty in the coaching industry to date, particularly with regard to the applicability of the Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG) to ...
Finally, an end to “Known From” faux ads on purchased items!
In a landmark ruling of September 21, 2023 (case reference: 15 U 108/22), the Higher Regional Court (OLG) of Hamburg clarified that advertising with the ...
Model procedure for advertising with customer ratings
The Wettbewerbszentrale wants to have the question of the breakdown of average star ratings clarified by the BGH. What is it all about? The OLG ...
New OLG rulings on product descriptions in online trade
Misleading product descriptions: New OLG rulings reveal pitfalls for online retailers Anyone who sells products in online stores naturally wants to describe and promote them ...
OLG Braunschweig: “Nicht Geimpft” star on Facebook is not a punishable incitement to hatred
It is well known that the use of symbols related to National Socialism is not only socially wrong, but also punishable in certain constellations. The ...
BGH with exciting decision in the area of tension of the imprint duty
Introduction The digital world is an ever-changing playing field where influencers and streamers play an increasingly important role. In the process, legal issues that are ...
YouTube is only liable for infringements if there is a clear indication of infringement
Introduction: In a landmark decision, the Hamburg Higher Regional Court has specified the requirements for YouTube's liability for copyright infringement. This blog post highlights the ...
Basic price information for online sales: What retailers need to watch out for
The Schleswig Higher Regional Court recently issued a landmark ruling on basic price information in online sales (Case No. 6 U 36/22). The ruling shows ...
Trademarks
Introduction Trademark law is a sub-area of intellectual property law and regulates the use and protection of trademarks. In Germany,...
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