The challenge of contract design: combination of software development agreements and atypical silent partnerships
Introduction: In my daily practice as a lawyer in the field of IT law, I regularly encounter the challenge of ...
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CEOTECC/SEOTECC: Provider continues to overload the self-employed and companies with lawsuits
As a lawyer who usually focuses on specific legal issues in the areas of IT law, copyright law and competition ...
Generative AI in contractual practice: transparency and legal aspects with a focus on exploitation rights clauses
Introduction to the world of generative AI The rapid development of generative AI technologies has far-reaching implications for the creation ...
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 ...
Looking to the future: AI and blockchain as trailblazers for 2024
As 2023 draws to a close, it has been a year full of exciting developments and challenges, particularly in the ...
§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 ...
Legal issues in focus – video series in collaboration with 1Pitch
I am pleased to share an exciting development: In collaboration with 1Pitch, I have launched a video series on various ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Geoblocking: A Turning Point for the Digital Single Market?
Introduction Geoblocking is a complex but highly relevant issue that affects not only online stores, but also a wide range ...
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 ...
Bots in Telegram, Twitch or Discord: responsibility and legal issues
Introduction Bots are as ubiquitous in today's world as smartphones and social media. They take on different roles and are ...
Digitization in medium-sized businesses: opportunities and legal hurdles
Introduction Digitization has become a central topic in business in recent years, which is also manifested in the increasing number ...
Information requirements for SaaS providers: Blockchain and AI in a legal context
Competition law Competition law, a fundamental pillar of economic law, was created to ensure balanced and fair competition between market ...
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 ...
The Mysterious World of IT Law in EU ;-)
It's Monday morning and I just came across a graphic that shows that as an IT company you can hardly ...