Intellectual property rights, especially copyright, are crucial for protecting the value of businesses. However, in the digital environment and on the internet, they are particularly susceptible to infringements. Our services focus on helping companies secure and enforce their copyrights. We provide assistance in negotiations and the transfer of such rights, as well as support in combating potential infringements by third parties. Copyright plays the role of the "underdog," protecting values that are not covered by registrable rights. Particularly in the digital environment and online, upholding and enforcing copyright presents a unique challenge that we are ready to tackle. We will assist you in negotiating and transferring these rights and support you when you need to defend yourself against attackers.
"Intellectual property is the fuel of the 21st century." Mark Getty
Our Services
- Protection of trade and business secrets and their international enforcement, as well as compliance with internet law and online marketing
- Drafting of rights transfers, nationally and internationally
- Creation of licensing agreements
- Examination of the work character and circumstances regarding the use of copyrighted content in various forms and media
- Assessment of competing computer programs and databases in the context of copyright and antitrust law (§ 69e UrhG)
- Support and representation in copyright criminal law
- Defense and protection against copyright infringements (warnings)
Copyright protection - Consult the experts at MKM + PARTNER Attorneys
With a focus on software and licenses
Intellectual creations, the works of an author, are fundamentally protected by law. However, ensuring effective protection of your intellectual property for your business requires professional advice. Whether it’s software, images, texts, or films—protect yourself before disputes arise. Those who advertise externally and provide their marketing with texts and images, whether personally or through agencies, will sooner or later encounter trouble. If you receive a warning from a photographer, image agency, or other rights holders, good advice is invaluable—but you shouldn’t lose any time. Contact us right away!
For over 14 years, copyright has been my passion. Whether as a specialist lawyer for IT law regarding software, the protection of photographic works, or in relation to complex licensing agreements—I develop tailored solutions for every problem with extensive experience.
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Copyright
To protect intellectual property (software, music, films, photographs, etc.), we advise you on all important legal questions:
- Examination of the protectability of works
- Individual drafting or revision of contracts
- Structuring of licensing models, securing usage rights
- Clarification of questions regarding employee inventions
- Prevention of warnings when creating copyright-compliant advertising
- Enforcement of own claims through warnings and legal action
- Special: Protection of source code and practical handling
- Copyright in corporations – recommendations for a clean system
Warnings
Has your company received a copyright warning? I will thoroughly examine the legal infringement underlying the warning and advise you on the next steps. Our services regarding warnings include:
- Quick review of the warning for legality and other claims
- If necessary, modification of cease-and-desist declarations
- Defense against legal actions from the warning party
- Further options for defending against unjustified warnings