For many businesses, Amazon is one of the most important sales channels. The consequences can therefore be severe when individual products or entire listings are suddenly suspended. The situation becomes particularly problematic when the suspension is not based on an actual infringement, but is instead used as a tool to
The question of who owns the rights to design and software within a company is legally complex and highly relevant in practice. Uncertainties frequently arise, particularly when working with employees, freelancers, or agencies — sometimes involving significant economic risks. As an attorney and specialist lawyer for intellectual property law, I
For many companies, trademarks are among their most valuable assets. It is therefore increasingly common in practice to ask how trademarks can be commercially exploited — for example, through licensing. A trademark license agreement offers a flexible way to do this. At the same time, however, it carries significant legal
Attorney-at-law and certified lawyer for intellectual property law, Stephan Schneller, advises and represents companies in main actions as well as in preliminary injunction proceedings in trademark, design, and unfair competition matters. Infringements in the field of intellectual property—particularly in trademark, design, and unfair competition law—often require swift and decisive action.
Copyright infringements on social media have become one of the most common legal issues in the digital age. Images, videos, or music are shared quickly—often without checking whether such use is actually permitted. In practice, one key question keeps coming up:Who is actually liable—the person who created the content, or
Anyone who develops a new idea, product, or brand quickly faces the question: How can I legally protect my innovation? The answer is not always straightforward. Depending on the business model, different types of intellectual property rights may be relevant—particularly trademarks, patents/utility models, and design protection. In this article, I