Copyright & media law attorney
Copyright & media law
Clarify rights, use of content, enforce claims
We clarify rights, draft licences and secure appearances, covering everything from content to distribution, both nationally and internationally.
Challenges
Common pitfalls in copyright and media law
- Copyright
Secure the production, evaluation and use of content, including text, images, software and databases, with a complete chain of rights and appropriate licences. - Internet law
Manage online presences, platforms and social media in a legally compliant manner by clearly regulating liability, terms and conditions/terms of use and distribution. - Reputation protection
Manage image rights, search engines and review portals, and respond to crises with clear protection mechanisms. - Press & Freedom of expression
Handle public reporting of words and images in a legally compliant manner and defend against press law claims. - Interfaces with other areas of law
Integrate data protection, IT, competition and trademark law to ensure consistency across websites and contracts.
Relevance
Who we help and why
This is for content managers, in-house lawyers and companies with digital business models. We organise rights, licences and appearances so that content can be used and exploited securely, in a way that is straightforward, scalable and enforceable.
Head of Marketing
We close legal loopholes, review licences and make clear decisions on whether to proceed or not.
Head of Marketing
We need to ensure that we have secure approvals for all campaigns, imagery and claims, with no gaps in rights.
In-house lawyers
We harmonise contracts and policies, establishing sustainable processes.
In-house lawyers
We need to consolidate licensing and R&D agreements, platform liability and social media policies.
Internet platform
We step in and clearly explain how you should handle your content.
Internet platform
We are not liable for third-party content on our portal.
Tech companies
We establish procedures, responsibilities and documentation to ensure legal compliance.
Tech companies
We need robust rules on UGC, open source, notice-and-takedown and liability.
How we advise you
Clarity instead of risk: systematic data protection
Our consulting services cover copyright & media law:
- Copyright and chain of rights: production, exploitation and use of text, images, software, databases and streaming.
- Licensing and R&D agreements: drafting and negotiation nationally and internationally; licensing strategies; collecting societies.
- Enforcement and defence services: including the judicial and extrajudicial enforcement of copyright and media law claims.
- Digital media and online distribution: legally compliant online presence, terms and conditions/terms of use, e-commerce/distribution.
- Social media and influencers: content and influencer marketing, platform guidelines, model releases and stock photos.
- Platform liability and UGC: notice and takedown, third-party content, open source/UGC rules.
- Advertising and media contracts: publishers, advertisers, media agencies, online and mobile marketing.
- OTT/TV and non-linear use: rights clearance for OTT, cable retransmission, instant restart, catch-up and network PVR.
- Reputation and personality rights: right to one's own image, portals/search engines, crisis communication.
- Guidelines and training: corporate content guidelines, social media guidelines and internal training.
Your result
Clear measures, secure contracts, tangible solutions
Your content can be used in a legally compliant manner
We close chains of title, clarify licences and document evidence.
Your publications pass inspection
We check image and music rights, as well as claims and evaluations, and provide clear approval.
The processes on your platform are liability-proof
We have set up notice-and-takedown procedures, responsibilities and protocols.
Your contracts determine exploitation
We draft licence, R&D and media agreements that are both understandable and negotiable.
Your reputation remains secure
We professionally manage press and portal issues and protect personal rights.
Your team works compliantly
We provide guidelines and training to speed up the approval process.
Tell us what you need and we'll clearly explain what's possible.
Lawyer, Partner | Düsseldorf
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Our motto: secure, radical, digital
SRD is the boutique law firm for digital projects, supporting you from kick-off to go-live. We combine technical innovation with compliance. We create radically clear legal scope for this.
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