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Industrial property protection: warning against imprint

The imprint is part of the so-called mandatory information of a commercially used website. If the imprint is not correct or if information is missing, you may receive a warning notice, which can become a high financial burden due to warning costs and a contractual penalty. For what reasons you can issue a warning against […]

Abmahnung deutsche Umwelthilfe

Warning letter by Deutsche Umwelthilfe - what to do?

Have you also received a warning letter from Deutsche Umwelthilfe (German Environmental Aid) e.V. (DUH) with a request to issue a cease-and-desist declaration and to pay the resulting legal fees? In fact, DUH is entitled to issue warnings, which it does frequently. What is behind this and what can you do against the warning issued […]

Faulty cancellation policy

Faulty cancellation policy: 5 important tips from a specialist lawyer

A faulty cancellation policy is not uncommon. Errors frequently occur in the presentation of the revocation instruction, and for the consumer, they are generally not clearly recognizable. For certain consumer contracts, a revocation instruction is legally required. The EU Consumer Directive, which came into force on June 13, 2014, standardizes the formal requirements. In this […]

Künstlernamen schützen lassen

Protecting artist names: tips from a lawyer

An artist name is a pseudonym that differs from the civil name. Its task is to protect privacy.The artist name also guarantees a high recognition value and helps artists position and establish themselves as a brand. To exclude unauthorized use by others, you can register and protect the artist name. Read in this article how this […]

Rufschädigung im Internet

Defamation on the internet: defend against false statements!

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 Consumer Directive, which came into force on June 13, 2014, standardizes its formal requirements. Learn firsthand what […]

sell brands

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 brands and under what conditions isn’t new. The […]

illegales Tauschbörsenangebot

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 content. If this is not possible for you, you should refrain from this offer. […]

Abmahnung wegen Filesharing

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 refers to your Internet connection What does this mean, and how can […]

Firmennamen schützen

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 the most common tips and hints around the topic. Content […]

Fachanwalt für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz

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 are the advantages of a specialist lawyer?2. How […]

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