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Instagram posts prevent design protection

Instagram posts prevent design protection

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 …

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Guidelines on the use of AI in employment relationships

Guidelines on the use of AI in employment relationships

Many employers are opting to use artificial intelligence (AI) in their company. The digitalization of work processes is progressing and in many areas the use of AI is required in order to remain competitive. Employers can counter the legal risks by making their employees aware of them. They should also create clear guidelines for the …

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Lausen Awarded by Chambers Germany 2024 for TMT

Lausen Awarded by Chambers Germany 2024 for TMT

In the current Chambers Germany Ranking 2024, Lausen is honoured for its excellence in technology, media and telecommunications (TMT)/ Media with a Band 3 ranking (out of 4). This recognition emphasises Lausen ‘s leading position in legal advice on TMT/Media issues. Of particular note is the individual recommendation of Dr Matthias Lausen, who stands out …

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TikTok Liable for Unlicensed Content!

TikTok Liable for Unlicensed Content!

Good news for all rightsholders: Lausen Rechtsanwälte won a landmark decision against TikTok for its client, the Berlin-based film rights distributor and operator of YouTube channels Nikita Ventures GmbH, at the Munich Regional Court (Landgericht München I). The court decided that TikTok is liable for the unlicensed use of content (see judgment of February 9, …

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Lausen among the top three law firms for media law in Kanzleimonitor 2023/24

Lausen among the top three law firms for media law in Kanzleimonitor 2023/24

Lausen is ranked third among the leading law firms for media law in the latest Kanzleimonitor. “A small but fine list in media law” – Dr. Matthias Lausen is recommended here as one of the leading lawyers in this area of the law. Every year, the German Institute for Legal Departments and Corporate Lawyers (diruj) …

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