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Berlin Regional Court II rules Google’s AI Overviews do not constitute trademark infringement when displaying perfume dupes – Germany’s first ruling on AI search and trademark law.
Full EU enforcement of the AI Act begins August 2026. What providers of AI models need to know about the GPAI Code of Practice right now.
Berlin Regional Court has reduced Deutsche Wohnen's GDPR fine to €900,000. What the landmark 2026 ruling means for data protection compliance.
An EU trademark covers all 27 member states — so why do many international businesses still get caught out in Germany? Here's what your EUTM actually gives you, and where the gaps are.
Germany’s NIS2 implementation law has been in force since December 2025. Around 29,500 companies must now fulfil comprehensive cybersecurity obligations.
As of August 2, 2026, the EU AI Act's full requirements for high-risk AI apply. What companies need to implement now.
A Munich court ruled OpenAI violated copyright through AI training memorization. What the landmark GEMA ruling means for businesses in 2026.
Choosing the wrong legal entity for your German operations can cost you time, money, and credibility. Here is how to decide between a UG and a GmbH — before you commit.
Berlin Regional Court cut Deutsche Wohnen's GDPR fine from €14.5M to €900K. What the ruling means for your company's data retention and deletion obligations.
When a German client goes quiet on an invoice, you have more leverage than you think — if you act correctly under German law.
The Cyber Resilience Act is being phased in: from September 2026, vulnerability reporting obligations apply. What manufacturers of connected products need to prepare for now.
We examine the decision of the Hamburg Regional Court (judgment of July 19, 2024, file no. 310 S 5/23), which addressed the question of when German copyright law applies to content from international media offerings.
More details on the current BGH decision regarding the licensing requirement for online coaching programs.
We examine a decision by the Bochum Regional Court regarding the extent of creative originality in a design primarily determined by physical laws.
The CJEU has clarified that administrative units without separate legal personality can still bear data protection responsibility — a key ruling for modern public administration.
Trademark protection doesn't end at the sales shelf – it extends to the very last bite! The Hamburg Regional Court (judgment of 25.10.2024 – 315 O 125/22) confirmed this in a recent ruling, thereby strengthening the three-dimensional shape trademark of HARIBO GOLDBÄREN.
Legal Assessment of the Cease and Desist Demand in the Case of Lindner/Lehfeldt vs. Titanic
Review of the Federal Patent Court's Decision of 9 November 2023 – 25 W (pat) 43/21, GRUR-RS 2023, 50608 – KETOSTIX
Deepfakes present the legislator with a significant challenge. To what extent does current law already provide solutions?
If your website reaches German visitors, you may already be breaking the law - and it has nothing to do with cookies. Here's what an Impressum requires, and who actually needs one.
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