gamescom 2016
“The power of data”, we discussed this with other experts at gamescom in Cologne. Do we control the technology or does the technology control us?
2016
Book review “Recht der E-Books und des Electronic Publishing”
Book review “Recht der E-Books und des Electronic Publishing” by Professor Dr. Jan Bernd Nordemann in MMR
Law Clinic for Indies at gamescom, powered by GRAEF Rechtsanwälte
German Founders Award
Congratulations to our client Roccat for receiving the German Founders Award 2016
Law Applicant Day in Hamburg
GRAEF Rechtsanwälte auf dem Bewerbertag Recht in Hamburg am 22. Juni 2016. Treffen Sie Anwälte unserer Kanzlei und informieren Sie sich über die Arbeitsbedingungen und Herausforderungen einer der führenden Medienrechtskanzleien.
Startup Compass Law
For the fifth time, the Bucerius Law School Entrepreneurship Initiative is organizing the Bucerius Startup Compass Law together with the law firm GRAEF Rechtsanwälte.On June 1, 2016, this half-day workshop will highlight the legal challenges that startups face in the various phases of their market entry. Tickets are free of charge! Simply register at www.gruenderkompassrecht.de.
Cannes Film Festival 2016
Cannes Film Festival 2016 has begun and we are happy to host again this years “Film Law & Financing Law” event at Plage Le Goeland on Sunday, May 15th. Country updates from UK, Italy, France and Germany will be given by Wiggin LLP (UK), M&R Europe (Italy), turquoise (France) and GRAEF Rechtsanwälte (Germany).
Judgment VG Wort
The VG Wort ruling is causing considerable discussion in the book industry. Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef and Christoph Keese (Axel Springer SE) recommend the introduction of a European ancillary copyright at the Publishers’ Forum in Berlin.
Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef: Law of e-books and electronic publishing
The sale of e-books and enhanced e-books is booming worldwide. The legal issues that arise are diverse and complex. Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef has published the first comprehensive guide to the law of e-books with Beck Verlag and, as an expert in this field, answers questions about publishing law, e-commerce, data protection law, tax law, and copyright, trademark, and competition law, among other things.
Publishers’ Forum
Exciting discussion on the BGH’s VG Wort ruling at the Publishers’ Forum in Berlin with Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef
Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef on the Böhmermann case.
A test for the rule of law, but a test that the rule of law will pass.
Brand Integration in Film, TV und Web
GRAEF Rechtsanwälte with the keynote at the event “Brand Integration in Film, TV and Web” by media.net Berlin, together with Sony Pictures Releasing, ProSiebenSat.1Media and UFA LAB.
German Computer Game Award 2016
Our client Klonk wins the award for best game design. Congratulations!
Hamburg Games Conference 2016
The Hamburg Games Conference 2016 discussed new distribution channels and future technologies.
Hiltl Hosenfabrik: Dittmar supports Nord Holding in acquisition.
As part of a succession plan, the investment company Nord Holding has acquired Fritz Hiltl Hosenfabrik. The seller was the community of heirs of the former shareholder Hedwig Hiltl. For the Nord Holding transaction, the brothers brought in Schramm Meyer Kuhnke and Graef, additional boutiques that had been founded in recent years as spin-offs from larger units.
The new film adaptation “The Diary of Anne Frank”, which we accompanied, celebrates its world premiere at the Berlinale.
A marathon project at the finish line. Great film, great lead actress, great producers. Our thanks especially to the Anne Frank Fonds, Walid Nakschbandi and the co-poductor Universal Pictures.
Brand Integration in Film, TV and Internet
Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef will give the keynote speech on the legal admissibility of product placement at the event “Brand Integration in Film, TV and Internet” on April 15, 2016.
future!publish
GRAEF Rechtsanwälte give a lecture on current legal issues concerning e-books at future!publish in Berlin.
ZDF: Letzte Ausfahrt Gera
GRAEF Rechtsanwälte is supporting the Beate Zschäpe TV docudrama “Letzte Ausfahrt Gera” in terms of film law and press law.
2015
Article BB-Betriebsberater R&W-Online Datenbank
What the Pippi Longstocking ruling by the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) means for trademark owners and the merchandising industry
Media law column: Hate Speech
In his regular media law column for manager magazin, Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef deals this time with the topic of “Hate Speech” and its limits of permissibility.
GRAEF Attorneys at Law in cooperation with the Erich Pommer Institute: “The Animated Film – Legal and Economic Features”.
We look forward to further cooperation with the Erich Pommer Institut. In the continuing education program for the media industry, on October 12, 2015, Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef, together with the managing director of Ulysses Filmproduktion GmbH, will give a lecture on the topic of “The animated film – legal and economic particularities”.
GRAEF Rechtsanwälte is supporting the Uli Hoeneß TV docudrama in terms of film law and press law.
Interview with Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef on the subject of social media
Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef im Interview zu Rechtsfragen rund um die Nutzung von Social Media: “Kann mein Arbeitgeber mir Social Media-Aktivitäten verbieten?”
Interview with Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef on copyright law
Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef interviewed on legal issues surrounding copyright on the Internet: “How do I avoid digital copyright infringement?”