Copyright law protects literary, scientific and artistic works. The development of copyright law at a European level is extremely dynamic, as demonstrated by liability issues related to internet cases and the legal development of the responsibility of access providers, platform operators and other intermediaries.
The concept of a work under copyright law and the distinction between copyright law and other areas of law give rise to complex legal issues. The scope of copyright protection for commercial objects of use is subject to constant development in case law. Legal advice must adapt to this. In practice, in many cases a protection strategy is required that goes beyond copyright law and includes other intellectual property rights and unfair competition law - for example, when taking action against unauthorized product and packaging imitations / lookalikes.
Thanks to our many years of experience in this area of law, we know what we are talking about. We consistently enforce copyright claims against third parties, if necessary in summary proceedings before the courts. On the other hand, copyright law has its limits. We defend our clients just as determinedly against unjustified attacks by competitors. Thanks to our international network, we are able to offer worldwide copyright advice and coordinate effective legal enforcement or defense strategies. This is because copyright disputes often have a cross-border dimension.