The Düsseldorf Regional Court has granted copyright protection to the Stratocaster design. Thomann is suing over the implications for the market.
Instead of five million, just 730,000 euros: When creative professionals can demand additional compensation despite a flat fee.
ECJ: Works in the public domain may be made available online if geoblocking effectively excludes users from protected countries.
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) strengthens copyright protection for designer furniture: No stricter requirements apply to applied art.
Suspicion of AI use is not enough: The Frankfurt Regional Court identifies two hurdles for rights holders regarding AI-edited photos.
Uploading Someone Else’s Photo to an AI—Is It a Copyright Infringement? Not necessarily, says the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf.
Advertising labeling: Travel expenses, press appointments and reels can already trigger labeling requirements.
Anyone issuing a copyright warning does not always have to provide evidence immediately. However, if there are concrete doubts, the person issuing the warning may be obliged to provide additional evidence.
When is sampling permitted as pastiche? For the first time, the ECJ provides tangible criteria for creatives and rights holders.
Temporary injunction in copyright law: If you wait too long, you lose your urgent legal protection.
