Copyright
AI in Advertising and Marketing: Legal Risks Companies Should Be Aware Of
AI advertising is permitted, but it is not without risks. What applies as of August 2, 2026.
Dennis Tölle
20. August 2026
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Category: Copyright
Copyright
GEMA vs. Suno: What the Ruling Means for AI Music and Copyright Law
The Munich I Regional Court has banned Suno from using copyrighted music in its training. What the ruling means for AI music.
Dennis Tölle
18. August 2026
Copyright
Fender Stratocaster in Court: Who Owns the Famous Guitar Shape?
The Düsseldorf Regional Court has granted copyright protection to the Stratocaster design. Thomann is suing over the implications for the market.
Dennis Tölle
5. August 2026
Copyright
Retroactive Royalties Under Copyright Law: Hamburg Higher Regional Court Reduces Million-Euro Claim for “Hinterm Horizont”
Instead of five million, just 730,000 euros: When creative professionals can demand additional compensation despite a flat fee.
Dennis Tölle
4. August 2026
Copyright
ECJ on the Anne Frank Diary: Geoblocking Can Effectively Protect Copyrights
ECJ: Works in the public domain may be made available online if geoblocking effectively excludes users from protected countries.
Dennis Tölle
30. July 2026
Copyright
Federal Court of Justice Ruling on USM Haller: When Is Designer Furniture Protected by Copyright?
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) strengthens copyright protection for designer furniture: No stricter requirements apply to applied art.
Dennis Tölle
29. July 2026
Copyright
AI Photo Editing: What the Frankfurt Regional Court Says About the Burden of Proof and Scope of Protection
Suspicion of AI use is not enough: The Frankfurt Regional Court identifies two hurdles for rights holders regarding AI-edited photos.
Dennis Tölle
27. July 2026
Copyright
AI-Generated Image of a Dog: Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court Rules No Copyright Infringement
Uploading Someone Else’s Photo to an AI—Is It a Copyright Infringement? Not necessarily, says the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf.
Dennis Tölle
23. June 2026
Copyright
The labeling obligation of influencers for voluntary posts
Advertising labeling: Travel expenses, press appointments and reels can already trigger labeling requirements.
Dennis Tölle
20. May 2026
Copyright
No general obligation to provide evidence with the warning letter – when does the party issuing the warning letter have to provide additional evidence?
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.
Dennis Tölle
8. May 2026