We understand and represent the legal interests of creators such as authors, designers, photographers, artists, labels, models, musicians, producers and programmers as well as exploiters such as agencies, labels and publishers. We are ready to help when it comes to protecting your intellectual property in the best possible way or supporting you with our expertise when concluding industry-typical contracts.
Copyright at a Glance
Copyright is a branch of industrial property law and protects the intellectual creations of artists, authors and other creators. It guarantees them the exclusive right to use, exploit and distribute their works.
The Copyright Act (UrhG) regulates the protection periods, the rights of authors, the remuneration of authors and the exploitation of their works. It also protects the moral rights of authors, such as the right to recognition and the right to the integrity of their works.
Overall, copyright law ensures that the intellectual creations of artists, authors and other creators are protected and that they are able to profit from their works. It also regulates the use and exploitation of these works by third parties and thus contributes to a fair distribution of remuneration for the authors.
Our consulting focuses
Due to the constant development in the field of digitalization, photography law is becoming increasingly important. It regulates the rights and obligations of a photographer, regardless of whether he or she is a professional or amateur photographer. Do you have any questions about what you need to consider when taking photos or what rights you are entitled to as a photographer? Then talk to us!
We represent creators such as screenwriters, directors, actors and cameramen as well as producers and studios in all matters relating to intellectual property and media. Do you have any questions about this? Then feel free to contact us!
Model law is rarely in the spotlight, but it is crucial for a successful modeling business. It regulates the legal relationships between models, agencies and photographers. Do you have any questions about modeling agreements, shooting agreements or management and agency contracts? Then talk to us!
We represent both musicians and labels in all matters relating to intellectual property and media. Do you have any questions? Then feel free to contact us!
We help artists and other creators to concentrate on their creative work by solving their legal problems in the background. Talk to us!
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Copyright lawyer
Dr. David Slopek has more than 10 years of intensive practical experience gained in Germany and abroad. After completing his studies, obtaining a Master of Laws and a doctorate at Heinrich-Heine-University-Düsseldorf, he was admitted to the bar by the Düsseldorf Bar Association in 2012. He learned his legal craft from scratch in a leading international law firm, for which he worked for around seven years in Alicante and Hamburg. In 2016, the Hanseatic Bar Association of Hamburg awarded him the title of specialist lawyer for intellectual property law. In addition to his professional qualifications, he has also published extensively, with over 80 specialist publications. He and his team will advise you with expertise and experience in all matters of trademark law.