The Federal Court of Justice has once again ruled on the appropriateness of the additional remuneration for the chief cameraman of the film “Das Boot” and thus further substantiated the case law on Section 32a UrhG.
The owner of an Internet connection is not obliged to inform the rights holder of a known perpetrator of a copyright infringement. This was decided by the Federal Court of Justice.
If a website operator has taken measures against the embedding of a work in a third party’s website, the consent of the rights holder must be obtained for the framing of this content. This was decided by the ECJ.
According to the Copyright Act, appropriate remuneration must also be paid for the use of simple photos and articles for local newspapers.
The author’s personal rights also play a central role in the use of works. An overview.
If there is a risk of a temporary injunction in connection with an unjustified accusation of copyright infringement, it may be advisable to file a so-called protective brief with the court.
Copyright protects various rights of an author. An overview of how long this protection lasts and who benefits from it in the event of death.
Copyright law distinguishes between exploitation rights and rights of use. An overview of what you need to know about this.
In the event of a copyright infringement, the infringed party should warn the infringer to cease and desist before initiating legal proceedings, Section 97a UrhG. An overview.
Copyright law is a complex legal matter. But authors in particular should know their rights in order to be able to protect them effectively.
