Copyright

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Copyright plays a key role in the exploitation of creative achievements, both offline and online. A current focus is the development of new business models on the Internet.

CMS Germany – the copyright professionals

Our firm has a long track record of specialising in advice and litigation related to every aspect of copyright and media law. The key issues include conventional music, film and publishing law as well as all new media issues.

The lawyers at CMS Germany advise the owners of rights to creative accomplishments when they find their privacy or other rights violated. Our experts also support you in negotiating contracts for the granting and transfer of licences and exploitation rights.

Turning defence into attack

We assert your interests in court and out-of-court when faced with copyright infringements. We actively support you in pursuing and countering claims for injunctive relief and compensation.

28/09/2020
Protecting your IP rights in a changing world
The pandemic that will define 2020 has put many types of intellectual property in the spotlight –particularly, of course, in life sciences. Who will develop an effective vaccine or vaccines for Covid-19...

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08/11/2023
Generative AI and Copyright - Challenges for Rights Holders and Users
This article provides an overview of copyright issues currently being posed in connection with generative AI under German copyright law.The rapid technical development of generative AI has meant that...
28/09/2020
Protecting your IP rights in a changing world
The pandemic that will define 2020 has put many types of intellectual property in the spotlight –particularly, of course, in life sciences. Who will develop an effective vaccine or vaccines for Covid-19...
30/09/2010
CMS Hasche Sigle copyright experts publish handbook on Copyright for Museums...
Berlin – The publisher and editors of "Copyright for Museums and Archives" will be unveiling the first edition of the book this evening (Thursday) in Berlin. Featuring key input from Prof. Winfried...