Copyright
Original works of literature, music, visual arts, film, photography, architecture, software, and other intellectual creations are protected in particular. Requirements for protection are:
- Level of creativity: the work must represent an individual, personal intellectual achievement.
- Form of the work: there must be a concrete form of expression (e.g., text, graphics, film).
- Pure ideas, concepts, or processes are not protected—only the concrete form of expression is protected.
Copyright grants the author personal rights, such as:
- Right to be named as the author,
- Right to publication and protection against distortion of the work.
In addition, there are exploitation rights, such as:
Reproduction, distribution, or making the work publicly available, Licensing and remuneration for use by third parties.
We support our clients in all legal matters relating to the enforcement and exploitation of protectable works and creative achievements.
Our services include in particular:
- Advice on the protectability of works,
- Enforcement of copyrights against third parties,
- Drafting of license agreements, rights of use, and remuneration models,
- Representation in judicial and extrajudicial disputes.
Copyright law allows for the prosecution of infringements both in and out of court. In particular, injunctions, damages, claims for information, and the recall or destruction of infringing works can be asserted.
A strategic approach not only ensures legal enforcement, but also the economic exploitation of intellectual achievements.
Copyright law is of central importance for all creative professionals—from authors, musicians, designers, and programmers to companies, agencies, and research institutions. It ensures the legal protection of works and creative achievements and creates the basis for their fair use and remuneration.