An Internet presence has become indispensable for companies. Among other things, the choice of a suitable domain has a significant influence on success. In this context, domain law must also be taken into account. We provide an introduction to this here. Content What...

The General Terms and Conditions (GTC) are pre-formulated contractual contents with which companies regulate the contractual relationships with their customers. For most companies, it makes sense to create their GTC. However, various rules must be observed to avoid...

Just check Google or look in the DPMA register before filling a trademark application? That is correct in theory, but it is by no means sufficient as a professional trademark research. Unpleasant consequences such as warnings and lengthy proceedings should not be...

Waldorf Frommer cease-and-desist letter: The law firm can't let it go - time and again it sends countless cease-and-desist letters to Internet users. The accusation is always the same - the recipients are said to have illegally shared movie and music files on the...

With Amazon Brand Registration, you obtain additional protection for your products or service on the Amazon marketplace. This registration does not replace the trademark registration at the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA). Amazon only registers trademarks...

One's own company is a valuable asset. For this reason, it is advisable to have the company name protected. And this should be done as early as possible. It relies on not being confused with other companies, certainly not with competitors.In this article we clarify...

The interest association for the legal and financial consulting of German online companies e.V. (IDO) is an active association. One focus of its work: Warning letters. The IDO's specialist lawyers are on the lookout for competition violations and send out wave after...

In competition law, the interim injunction is the most common legal instrument besides the warning letter. It serves to quickly settle a legal dispute, albeit provisionally. The courts have set up extra emergency services so that an injunction can be issued within...

In this article I would like to discuss what distinguishes a specialist in intellectual property from a normal lawyer and what are the advantages of the latter. If you are looking for professional help in this area, I am the right person to contact. Content 1. What...

You are wondering if and why trademark monitoring is useful for you? In our blog post trademark registration: Questions, answers and typical mistakes we have already reported on what we consider to be the biggest mistakes in trademark registration. In this article you...

The cease-and-desist declaration is the linchpin of a warning. In it, the warning letter sets out certain requirements. Even if it seems tempting for those who have been warned off to quickly settle the matter in this way: By your signature, a cease and desist...

A trademark registration is worthwhile in any case. Because a trademark is the face of the company - and you should not lose it! However, trademark applicants often lack the necessary experience to understand the sources of errors in trademark...