Copyright and Media Law

Copyright and Media Law

Software, music, images, films and books have one thing in common: They are all protected by copyright. The media in which these works are published, be this the Internet, print media or radio and television are subject to special legal regulations such as the German Telemedia Act, Inter-Länder Broadcasting Treaty and print media regulations of the individual German states.

THE SPECIALISTS AT TCI RECHTSANWÄLTE FOR Copyright and Media Law ARE

Stephan Breckheimer, LL.M.
Stephan Breckheimer, LL.M.

Partner, certified spe­cia­list for co­py­right and me­dia law, certified spe­cia­list for employment law

TCI Rechts­an­wäl­te Mainz

Carsten Gerlach
Carsten Gerlach

Partner, cer­ti­fied spe­cia­list for in­for­ma­ti­on tech­no­lo­gy law

TCI Rechts­an­wäl­te Ber­lin

Dr. Olaf Griebenow
Dr. Olaf Griebenow

Partner

TCI Rechts­an­wäl­te Mainz

Dr. Truiken J. Heydn
Dr. Truiken J. Heydn

Partner

TCI Rechts­an­wäl­te Mün­chen

Dr. Michael Karger
Dr. Michael Karger

Partner, cer­ti­fied spe­cia­list for in­for­ma­ti­on tech­no­lo­gy law, cer­ti­fied spe­cia­list for ad­mi­nis­tra­ti­ve law

TCI Rechts­an­wäl­te Mün­chen

Dr. Andreas Stadler
Dr. Andreas Stadler

Partner

TCI Rechts­an­wäl­te Mün­chen

Christian Welkenbach
Christian Welkenbach

Partner, cer­ti­fied spe­cia­list for in­for­ma­ti­on tech­no­lo­gy law and in­tel­lec­tu­al pro­per­ty law

TCI Rechts­an­wäl­te Mainz

How we work
  • We assess the copyrightability of works, particularly of photographs, film and software and evidence of same in case of dispute
  • We support and advise on the best possible scope of protection for works and implemented ideas
  • We enforce copyright claims (injunctions, information, compensation) against infringers
  • We Advise on defense strategies to avoid copyright claims from the outset or to minimize damage
  • We swiftly draft and file cease-and-desist letters, applications for temporary injunctions and pre-emptive briefs
  • We draft competent and detailed drafts of license agreements
  • We evaluate websites, Internet forums, broadcast content, advertising and press releases for their compliance with legal requirements such as the obligation to provide publishing information and site notices, data protection, competition law and press law
  • We review possible violations of general personality rights
  • We Enforce claims of cease and desist, to a right to reply, and to correction notices under press law and the freedom of speech
  • We review possible violations of the right to one’s own image and enforcement of possible claims
  • We review and advise on campaign agreements, testimonial agreements and participation agreements for various television formats
How we excel
  • Many years of experience and regular advice on all aspects of copyright and media law
  • Personal experience as authors, former software programmers and journalists
  • Frequent appearances before the divisions of the competent district courts specializing in copyright issues
What we can do for you
  • Review works and websites before publication to minimize the risks of legal attack
  • If your rights are violated by a third party: cease-and-desist letters, apply for temporary injunctions, legal action, enforcement measures
  • If you are accused of a violation: draft and submit refutation letters, protective briefs, court proceedings, negotiations with the other party
  • Review and approve websites
  • Examine copyright and media law aspects of new publications and business concepts
  • Support you in litigation before foreign courts in close collaboration with foreign law firms
Our members have experience in the following areas (selection)
  • Representation of a photographer in temporary injunction proceedings and litigation concerning the unauthorized commercial exploitation of photographs
  • Representation of models in temporary injunction proceedings and litigation for the violation of their right to their own image
  • Representation of a software company in temporary injunction proceedings and litigation for copyright infringements caused by the unauthorized release of software for downloading
  • Representation of operators of Internet forums concerning unlawful forum posts and representation of the victims of illegal comments in forums
  • Refutation of claims over allegedly unlawful E-mail advertising sent to a corporate customer
  • Enforcement of injunctive relief on behalf of a company against inaccurate press reporting and for disparaging online comments
  • Representation of politicians in prosecuting their claims to a right to reply and demand that violations cease and are not committed further, and to correction notices
  • Legal review and approval of numerous websites
  • Drafting of site notices, privacy notices, liability disclaimers and terms of use for websites
  • Representation of a music producer in litigation with a well-known musician

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