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Labeling AI-Generated Content

EU Labeling of AI Content: What companies must label, when, and how starting in August 2026, and which new EU icons are available for this purpose.
IP Stars Ranking for Clemens Pfitzer

IP STARS 2026 lists Clemens Pfitzer of KPW as a “Trademark Star.” This is an independent recognition of leading expertise in trademark law in Germany.
Photovoltaics without craftsmen’s register

Anyone who advertises the design, installation, and maintenance of solar systems is engaged in a trade that requires a license. Operating without being registered in the trade registry is anti-competitive.
Note on Deleted Reviews

Is a review site allowed to publicly display how many reviews of a business have been deleted due to complaints?
Wordle without title of work protection

The creator of Wordle used his game for personal, not business, purposes. As a result, no copyright protection arose that the New York Times could later acquire.
Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers honor KPW

Clemens Pfitzer and Dr. Markus Wekwerth are also among Germany’s best lawyers in 2026 according to Best Lawyers and Handelsblatt.
Use as a trademark by AI

The Berlin Regional Court II has dismissed a perfume manufacturer’s motion for a preliminary injunction against AI search results featuring fragrance dupes, on the grounds that the AI did not constitute use of a trademark.
Google is liable for AI results

Munich Regional Court I: Google is liable for inaccurate AI summaries—as a direct infringer, not merely upon receiving a notice. What this means for affected companies.
Obligation for Uber to return

Uber drivers must return to their place of business after every journey – this has been confirmed by the Federal Court of Justice. What this means for car rental companies and passenger services.
Instagram is liable for posts from abroad

A photo on an Arabic Instagram account can infringe German copyright law and make Instagram directly liable.
Candle eater partially protectable

Is the trademark “KERZENFRESSER” protectable or a mere product description? The Federal Patent Court says: yes – and no.
LABUBU loses to BUBU

The EUIPO upheld an opposition against the trademark LABUBU on the basis of the trademark BUBU, despite conceptually and visually completely different signs.
Data Act implementation in Germany

The DADG transposes the EU Data Act into German law: the Federal Network Agency becomes the competent supervisory authority and fines are imposed for violations.
EU finally takes action against Temu

EU Commission fines Temu 200 million euros for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Liability for incorrect AI results

AI-generated false reports in the company portal: Anyone who uses AI results to disseminate company data is liable for errors.
The mouse defeats the elephant express

The Regional Court of Cologne prohibits a model maker from selling a replica of the “Elefantenexpress” – a special locomotive with the mouse and the elephant.
NIVEA vs. LIVIA

In English, “LIVIA” sounds almost identical to “NIVEA”, which is why a corresponding trademark application before the EUIPO failed.
Liability for own AI chatbot

Anyone who uses an AI chatbot on their website is liable for its statements – even if the bot generates unsolicited misinformation.