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Companies invest substantial resources in developing trademarks, software, designs, digital products, and valuable know-how. Particularly in technology-driven business models, these intellectual assets often represent a significant portion of a company’s overall value. The situation becomes far more problematic when, during a due diligence review, it becomes apparent that the ownership and transfer of these intellectual […]

Music on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok & Co.: Convenient, but Legally Risky Reels, Stories, and short-form videos have become some of the most important marketing tools on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Many businesses use the platforms’ integrated music libraries and assume that the songs provided there may automatically be used legally and without

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 harm competitors. In recent years,

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 would like to provide an

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 and economic risks if it

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. In practice, significant economic interests

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 the account owner? The short

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 explain in a clear and

The German Advertising of Medicinal Products Act (HWG) imposes special requirements on advertising in the healthcare sector. Companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and health industries must therefore follow strict rules when promoting their products or services. Many violations are not intentional but occur because marketing departments underestimate the complexity of the regulations. The consequences

    Background The applicant, US company VersionTech Inc, was the registered owner of the EU word mark VERSIONTECH, for goods in Classes 9 and 11, particularly relating to communication devices, such as smartphones, and other technical measuring instruments. On 10 September 2021 US company Verizon Trademark Services LLC filed an application under Articles