Trademark law for startups
For start-ups, building a strong brand is crucial for long-term success. A well-protected brand can not only promote brand recognition ...
Tag: Trademarks
E-commerce law: legally compliant design of online stores for the self-employed
Creating an online store offers self-employed people enormous opportunities, but also harbors numerous legal pitfalls. A legally compliant design is ...
Single letters as trademarks
Individual letters as trademarks - protection with restrictions In principle, individual letters can be registered and protected as trademarks. However, ...
#BettercallMarian vs. Better Call Saul: When does a hashtag become a trademark infringement?
In my latest LinkedIn post, which you can find here, I have published the second video in my series with ...
Blockchain and AI in law – new territory or proven terrain?
Introduction: Discourses at the interface of technology and law Last week, there was an exciting discussion with a doctoral student ...
Management for OnlyFans artists: what to consider and how it differs from traditional influencer management
Management in the influencer sector is no longer uncharted territory. Numerous success stories have already been written with platforms such ...
Commercial use of Discord: A legal guide
Introduction Discord has become a popular platform for gamers, communities, and most recently professional teams since its inception in 2015. ...
The use of third-party trademarks in Google Ads
Introduction In my recent work for a client, I was again confronted with a recurring theme: The use of third-party ...
Legal action for banned Instagram accounts: Your options and precedents
If your Instagram account is suspended, there are a number of steps you can take to preserve your rights and ...
Black Friday brand is completely deleted
On June 29, 2023, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) dismissed the appeal against the non-admission of the trademark ...
Anticipating to reflect: the importance of contracts in the startup world
The rapidly pulsating world of start-ups is a place where dreams can come true, where innovative streams of thought burst ...
Why professional marketing contracts help with sponsors and enable better collaborations with streamers and influencers
Sponsorship is also an important source of revenue for streamers and influencers. However, successful cooperation with sponsors requires a professional ...
OLG Braunschweig allows third-party trademarks in Google ads
What is it all about? In "keyword advertising," advertisers book so-called keywords with a search engine operator, and when they ...
Archive.org: Entry does not have to be removed after cease-and-desist declaration
In Germany, there is the option of issuing a cease-and-desist declaration to avoid legal proceedings. A cease and desist letter ...
Tax office can seize domain
The Münster Tax Court has ruled that, in principle, an Internet domain can be seized by the competent tax office. ...
Podcasts and the law: What you need to know!
This blog post is about the right way to handle podcasts from a legal perspective. I'll try to explain what ...
BGH changes case law regarding receipt of cease-and-desist declaration
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has issued an exciting decision on trademark law. According to the decision, a new ...
How can Esports contracts ensure your organization’s success?
As a manager or person in charge of organizing a sport or an Esports team, you have to consider many ...
Startup financing through tokenized profit participation rights and related financing options.
Introduction In Germany, startups still try to finance themselves in the classic way: Business Angel, capital from Friends & Family, ...
Trademark law also applies in the metaverse
The topic of metaverse is currently on everyone's lips. Many companies are developing metaverse scenarios or corresponding products, and the ...