Paris Bar – Kippenberger’s co-author
Munich Higher Regional Court confirms the claim for recognition of the commissioned painter’s co-authorship of Kippenberger’s Paris Bar paintings.
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Cease and desist letter for music on Instagram & TikTok
The use of music on TikTok and Instagram can quickly become expensive for companies: Copyright cease and desist letters and…
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Motion mark versus word/figurative mark
EUIPO rejects motion mark “Lamborghini” due to likelihood of confusion with earlier Tonino Lamborghini trademarks.
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Liability for fake profiles on social media
What is it all about? Someone creates several fake profiles of a real person on a major social media service…
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E-mail addresses in the association
The Federal Court of Justice decides: Association members can request email addresses of other members – even against the will…
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Apartment photos and data protection
OLG Zweibrücken on data protection, information & real estate photos. Is implied consent sufficient? What landlords and estate agents need…
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Sharing passwords within the Group can be expensive
Trust is good, license is better Specialized information systems are indispensable in the modern corporate world. But while IT departments…
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WTR 1000, 2026: 1 x silver and 2 x bronze for KPW
KPW and the partners Clemens Pfitzer and Dr. Markus Wekwerth will also be recognized in the WTR 1000 ranking for…
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No limits to the tobacco advertising ban?
Where does the tobacco advertising ban begin? The Regional Court of Heidelberg recently had to deal with this question. It…
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AI memorizes entire books
When the AI knows Harry Potter by heart Researchers at Stanford University have proven what many copyright holders feared: Large…
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LEGO loses design protection
The EGC confirms: A rectangular Lego brick has no individual character compared to a square predecessor design. Duplication alone is…
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Liability for AI search results
The Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main has ruled for the first time on the liability of search engine operators…
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Counterclaim despite “free” cease and desist letter
OLG Jena: Counterclaim for unjustified cease and desist letter is not capped at zero because the cease and desist letter…
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Calculation of damages in trademark law
Nuremberg Higher Regional Court on the calculation of damages in trademark law: When does the license analogy apply? Liability for…
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Secondary mark needs indication of origin
Federal Court of Justice ruling on rights-preserving use of secondary marks: What companies need to bear in mind when combining…
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Ritter Sport vs. MONNEMer QUADRAT
No trademark protection for Ritter Sport. Chocolate manufacturer loses trademark dispute against “MONNEMER QUADRAT”
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Deceptive packaging: too much air in the box
Court condemns retailer for deceptive packaging of organic tofu. All about the 30% limit for pack volume, the burden of…
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Mail-order pharmacies: e-prescription vouchers inadmissible
Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court prohibits mail-order pharmacy from offering €25 voucher for e-prescription redemption. No permissible discount even if offset…
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lawsuits at the advertising destination
Federal Court of Justice changes case law: In the case of online trademark infringements from other EU countries, trademark owners…
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Swissness ruling stops fraudulent labeling
IPI successfully enforces Swissness On 08.01.2026, the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI ) announced a remarkable success against…
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Third-party cookie providers are now directly liable
OLG Frankfurt: Third-party cookie providers are directly liable in the absence of consent. Contractual agreements with website operators do not…
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No money for AI expert opinions
Court cuts remuneration to zero: expert secretly used AI for expert opinions. Darmstadt Regional Court sets clear limits on the…
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Partially pixelated photos are portraits
Berlin Regional Court strengthens victims’ rights online and prohibits partially pixelated photos of brutal hammer torture in the context of…
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Legal changes in 2026: What companies need to know now
Legal changes in 2026: EmpCo directive tightens greenwashing rules from September, AI Act applies from August. New e-commerce obligations for…
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Danger for trademark without consent
EUG: Silence is not consent. Why the EU trademark Danger was canceled despite cooperation and what companies can learn from…
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Puma wins with form stripes
Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court strengthens Puma: When stripes on sneakers infringe trademark rights – and where design is still permitted.
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Climate-neutral advertising unfair
Marburg District Court overturns climate-neutral label and natural advertising. Why greenwashing is risky and what will change for companies in…
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AI training despite reservation of use
Hamburg Higher Regional Court clarifies: When GTCs do not constitute an effective opt-out against AI training and why reservations of…
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No work title protection for Miss Moneypenny
Federal Court of Justice: No title protection rights to “Moneypenny”. Why the Bond character is not a work in its…
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EmpCo directive: risks for trademarks
The EmpCo Directive leads to significant risks for trademarks and trademark owners if trademarks can be understood as environmental statements.
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FAQs from the EU Commission on the EmpCo Directive
The EU Commission’s FAQs on the EmpCo Directive clarify important questions on implementation and the impact on companies.
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Copyright on furniture
Copyright on furniture: The ECJ strengthens the protection of design furniture and clarifies when creative design is protected against imitation.
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Amazon Smile prevails
Trademark application rejected due to similarity to Amazon Smile. EUIPO on the scope of protection for trademarks with a reputation.
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Platforms are liable for sensitive data in user ads
When a complaint leads to loss of control What begins as a harmless classifieds platform can quickly develop into a…
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Rudolph saves Christmas (Don’t buy fakes)
We wish you a Merry Christmas The first day of Advent traditionally marks the start of the Christmas season in…
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Amazon is a VLOP
Now confirmed by the courts: Amazon is a VLOP (Very Large Online Platform). What are the consequences of this classification…
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EU guarantee madness
Warranty madness in the EU: New EU regulations on information obligations regarding warranty rights in online trading from 27.09.2026.
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Brokerage contract ineffective per click
Can a brokerage contract be invalid if the labeling of the button to conclude the contract is incorrect? The Federal…
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Distance Learning Act soon to be history?
Standards Control Council calls for the Distance Learning Act to be abolished because it is a bureaucratic burden that is…
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The vegan label controversy
Dispute over vegan seals with a green V on a yellow background decided by the European Court of Justice due…
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Fraudulent invoices for registrations
Find out how you can recognize fraudulent invoices for design, patent and trademark applications and protect yourself against them.
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Direct advertising through registration
Direct marketing by registration: Is registration sufficient under data protection law for the use of emails for marketing purposes?
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No non-alcoholic gin
Is non-alcoholic gin legally permissible? Find out more about the debate on spirits designations and the ECJ’s decision.
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Coupon advertising for prescriptions
Coupon advertising for prescriptions is controversial. A decision by the Federal Court of Justice shows the legal conditions for pharmaceutical…
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Patent search made easy
Perplexity Patents and Google Patents: Find out how you can easily search for prior art in patent law.
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Protection of secrets in court
Protecting secrets in court: what litigation tactics must companies use to protect sensitive information?
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Foreign trademarks as search terms
Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court decides on the infringement of a protected trademark by keyword advertising in e-commerce.
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GEMA wins against OpenAI
GEMA wins against OpenAI: The ruling is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the AI industry and copyright protection.
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German mushrooms from Holland and Poland
Can a supermarket advertise German mushrooms if the product actually comes from Holland? Find out more here.
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New withdrawal button 2026
Introduction: Simple withdrawal with a click From June 19, 2026, a new obligation will become a reality for online retailers…