Lawyer
Kim-Laura Linnenberg’s clients include leading German and international corporations within the audio, film, and television space. In addition to providing legal advice on developing, producing, and licensing fictional and non-fictional content, Kim-Laura Linnenberg advises clients across all industries on design law issues such as design protection, exploitation, and enforcement of intellectual property rights as well as new technologies including AI.
Studied law at the University of Münster. Legal clerkship in Cologne with internships at the German major broadcaster RTL Media Group, Bühnen Köln (local theatre, opera, and dance) as well as several law firms focusing on media law. Joined LAUSEN in 2017.
The image of Birkenstock sandals has evolved from ‘eco-friendly flip-flops’ to ‘cult sandals’. But does that make them works of applied art? No, says the German Federal Court of Justice in a much-anticipated ruling on Birkenstock sandals. The facts of the case The plaintiff, a member of the Birkenstock group, took action against the sale …
On 8 December 2024, the European Union’s amended Design Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2822) and the revised Design Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/2823) entered into force. One of the aims of the reform is to modernise and harmonise European design law. Below we present some of the forthcoming changes in design law. Change of terminology As a …
Instagram posts of Rihanna wearing Puma trainers prevent protection of a corresponding Community design. Facts In 2014, Rihanna was appointed as the creative director of Puma. In December 2014, pictures of her signing the contract while wearing white Puma trainers with thick black soles were published, in particular on Rihanna’s Instagram profile “badgalriri”. In July …