Competition and copyright law protects your ideas, your intellectual property and your market position.
Whether you need to defend yourself against unfair competition, design legally compliant advertising or defend your copyrighted works - we are at your side. Our advice covers both the preventive protection of your content and products and the consistent enforcement of your rights in the event of infringements. We also represent your interests decisively and competently in complex disputes with competitors or when issuing warnings for copyright infringements.
We advise and represent you in all matters relating to competition and copyright law - committed, practice-orientated and with the aim of effectively protecting and enforcing your rights.
Our main practice areas in competition and copyright law include in particular
Warning letters and interim injunctions - Rapid response in the event of competition or copyright infringements
Legally compliant advertising and online presence - Design of marketing measures, bonus campaigns and websites
Enforcement of copyrights - Omission, compensation, information and destruction
Use of third-party works - Advice on the authorised use of images, texts, music, software, etc.
Drafting licence agreements - Legally compliant regulation of the use and exploitation of works
In competition and copyright law, speed is often of the essence. If you believe your rights have been infringed, you often have to react within a very short time - with a warning letter or injunction. We consistently enforce your claims or protect you against unauthorised measures.
Our services in the area of warning letters and preliminary injunctions:
Preparation and review of warning letters - Legally sound texts for the rapid enforcement of claims
Issuing temporary injunctions - Enforcement of urgent legal measures against competition or copyright infringements
Compliance with deadlines and preservation of evidence - Act quickly to safeguard your rights
Legal assessment of infringements - Clear classification of whether an infringement of competition or copyright law exists
Defence against warnings - Examination of legality and defence against excessive claims
Avoidance of legal disadvantages - Assessment of cost risks and strategic process management
We act swiftly, purposefully and with a clear focus on your legal interests. Whether you want to defend yourself against an attack or assert your own claims - you are in the best hands with us. Because in competition and copyright law, he who hesitates, loses.
A warning letter relating to competition or copyright law often comes as a surprise - and immediately triggers pressure to act. But not every warning is justified. We examine the accusations carefully, protect you from unnecessary obligations and take over the entire legal defence.
Our services in the area of defence against cease-and-desist letters:
Examination of the legality of the warning - Analysis of the basis of the claim, form and deadline
Advice on the cease-and-desist declaration - Whether, how and to what extent a declaration should be made
Defence against unjustified claims - Rejection of the warning in the absence of an infringement
Negotiation with the other party - Strategic approach to avoid legal disputes
Responsive representation in court - Defence in preliminary injunction proceedings or main proceedings
Cost protection and risk assessment - Advice on warning costs, amounts in dispute and reimbursement claims
A warning letter is not a guilty verdict - it is a legal tool that often works with a threatening backdrop and financial demands. We make sure that you do not sign or pay more than is absolutely necessary. Rely on a legally secure defence instead of hasty submission.
Whether classic advertising, social media or special promotions: Even small formulations or missing information can lead to warnings under competition law. We support you in designing your public image in a legally compliant, creative and effective manner.
Our services in the area of legally compliant advertising and online presences:
Review of advertising campaigns and promotions - Legal assessment of planned measures in advance
Advice on mandatory information and labelling requirements - e.g. for price advertising, influencer:in marketing, competitions
Designing legally compliant landing pages and online shops - Imprint, privacy policy, general terms and conditions, cancellation policy
Support for product launches and events - From discount campaigns to advertising co-operations
Protection against misleading advertising - Avoidance of statements that are contestable under competition law
Advice on online reputation - Dealing with ratings, rankings and comparison platforms
If you advertise, you want to convince - not be warned. With us, you retain control over your public image and minimise legal risks. Because smart advertising starts with legal clarity.
If your creative works are used without permission, you should not put up with it. Whether texts, photos, designs, music or software - we enforce your copyrights consistently and efficiently.
Our services in the area of copyright enforcement:
Warnings for legal infringements - Rapid response in the event of unauthorised use
Assertion of claims for injunctive relief - Immediate termination of unlawful realisations
Enforcement of damages and information - Those who have used must pay and disclose
Applications for interim injunctions - Immediate judicial measures in the event of an acute infringement
Advice on strategic legal prosecution - Assessment of prospects of success and costs
Your creative work deserves respect - and legal protection. We help you to defend yourself effectively against plagiarism, copying and unauthorised use. Because copyright also means deciding for yourself who can use what.
Images, texts or videos from the Internet are quickly integrated - but not automatically authorised. We help you to use third-party works in compliance with the law and avoid expensive warnings.
Our services for the use of third-party works:
Examination of usage rights - What is allowed, what is not?
Advice on Creative Commons & licences - Safe handling of open licence models
Contract review and drafting - Clear agreements with authors and recyclers
Protection from warnings - Preventive testing of websites, presentations and social media
Support with content creation - Rights clearance from the start
Infringements often happen unintentionally - but that does not protect against consequences. If you want to be on the safe side, ask beforehand - not just when it gets expensive.
Not everything that appears creative is automatically protected. We check whether a work reaches the required level of creativity - and clarify how it can be protected.
Our services in the area of types of work and protectability:
Check for copyright protection - Texts, images, software, music, films, plans, etc.
Advice on § 2 UrhG and level of creation - Where does protection begin? Where does it end?
Support with work documentation - Proof of authorship and creation
Borderline cases in the social media sector - Tweets, posts, reels & co. in the light of copyright law
Support during legal disputes - Protectability as a point of contention
A work is more than an idea - but not every idea becomes a work. We help you to realistically and safely define the scope of protection.
If you want to utilise creative services or grant rights of use to third parties, you need legally secure contracts. We draft, review and negotiate your licence agreements with foresight.
Our services in the area of licence design:
Individual licence agreements - Use, duration, territory, remuneration - everything is clearly regulated
Contract review - Protection against unilateral or incomplete clauses
Advice on exclusivity, sub-licences and types of exploitation - So that your rights are not lost
Design for creatives, agencies and companies - Comprehensible, fair and legally compliant
Representation in licence conflicts - Enforcement or defence in the event of a dispute over rights of use
A good contract is like an insurance policy for your work - it protects against misunderstandings and disputes. Don't leave your rights in limbo - put them in writing.
If competitors do not play by the rules, your company suffers - legally and economically. We take consistent action against unfair behaviour and secure your market position.
Our services in the area of unfair competition:
Warnings for competition law infringements - For example, in the case of misleading advertising or imitation
Applications for interim injunctions - Rapid judicial measures
Advice on comparative or aggressive advertising - Recognising the limits of what is permissible
Monitoring of competitor behaviour - Documentation and preservation of evidence
Enforcement of injunctive relief and damages - Also in the main proceedings
Market displacement through trickery? Not with us. We make sure that competition is fair again - and that you don't lose out.
Whether it is about the Defence against unjustified warnings, Whether it's the legally compliant design of your advertising measures or the enforcement of copyrights - we represent you with commitment, strategy and vigour. With legal expertise and a clear view For your economic interests, we ensure that your rights are protected and enforced.
We also advise and represent you comprehensively in the use of third-party content, the development of your own advertising concepts and in all disputes with competitors - be it due to unfair business practices, misleading advertising or licence disputes. In competition and copyright law, we stand up for your position with clarity and consistency.
Your creative work and your market position deserve reliable protection. Put your trust in our experience in competition and copyright law - we are at your side.
Christian Odebrecht
Defence lawyer and attorney at law
Björn Steveker
Specialist lawyer for labour law
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