Incorrect revocation instruction: 5 important tips from a specialist lawyer
An incorrect revocation instruction is no rare sight. Errors occur time and again when they’re presented. For the consumer themselves, these usually aren’t clearly recognizable. A revocation instruction is required by law for certain consumer contracts. The EU...
Copyright and statute of limitations – What do I need to know?
Personal intellectual creations are subject to copyright protection, which doesn’t require any entries in an official register. This protection arises already with the creation of a work, which may be of a scientific, artistic or literary nature. Only the author is...
With or without permission: Who may sell brands where?
Regardless of whether it's Vichy or Hugo Boss, Tom Tailor, Armani or Fissler - brands are always a promise of quality, which is linked to a certain, usually higher, price. Their radiance always "rubs off" a little on their seller, too. The question of who may sell...
eBay account suspended: What can I do and who can help?
eBay account suspended: This means the end for many eBay traders! Their economic existence can be at stake, especially if the trader is making their living only on this single platform. The suspension hits a store owner this hard because eBay doesn’t do things by...
Have a logo protected – what to look out for
You can have a logo protected at any time. This protects you from imitation or adoption by third parties. Logos in particular have an important effect in the business environment. Your logo represents your company and your brand. It makes a lasting and sustainable...
Illegal file sharing offers – an often unknown risk
If you use an illegal file-sharing service, this will lead to expensive warnings or even criminal consequences. Therefore, you should always check in advance whether the person sharing content such as music, movies, or literature owns the corresponding rights to the...
Judicial dunning procedure: 7 tips for dealing with open invoices
Are you thinking about starting legal dunning proceedings? You have provided your service, but your customer does not pay despite repeated requests? Then it is advisable to apply for a dunning notice. By applying for a dunning notice, you can have your claim legally...
Received a formal notice for file sharing? Tips from a lawyer!
Have you received a formal notice for file sharing? The reason behind this is defined by one term - copyright infringement. Without the copyright holder's consent copyrighted material may not be used by everyone. In this case, the accusation in a file-sharing warning...
Trademark infringement: Helpful tips for professional handling
There are currently more than 815,000 different brand names registered at the German Patent and Trademark Office, and new entries are added every day. Due to this large number, it is not surprising that certain trademarks and brand names are misused again and again -...
Domain law – 7 tips from the lawyer
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...
Create GTC – The essential tips from the lawyer
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...
Trademark research: Do it yourself or hire a professional?
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...
Warning Notice as an eBay seller
There are many commercial traders on the auction platform eBay, and people who sell things they no longer need in a private context. If you only sell a piece of clothing or a book from time to time, you usually don't have to worry about a warning. The situation is...
Waldorf Frommer Warning: 5 Important Facts and Rules of Conduct
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...
The Amazon trademark registration – tips from the lawyer
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...
Want to protect a company name? This is the right way!
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...
Warning letter IDO? Why this is a case for the lawyer!
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...
Restraining order: Content, procedure and costs compact
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...
Your specialist lawyer for industrial property rights
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...
Trademark monitoring: Protect and maintain your trademark!
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...
Cease and desist declaration: 8 facts you should know!
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...
Trademark registration: Questions and common errors
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...