Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Copyright contract law (Sections 31 et seqq. Right of remuneration (Sections 32 et seqq. Injunctive relief (Section 97(1) UrhG) and cease and desist agreements. German copyright law stipulates that the author is entitled to appropriate remuneration for every use of their work (Section 32 UrhG).

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Contracts Copyright Law Cease and Desist 98

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This time the dispute focused on the impact on moral rights of synchronising a musical work with a TV show about drug cartels. American company Narcos obtained the right to synchronise this work for an episode of the series Narcos - Mexico, of which it is the producer, granted by the company Regent. Facts Mr M.

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The IPKat

JULY 9, 2023

The use of cease-and-desist letters is widespread too. It should be noted that, for many artists, the fact that the work is in a public space does not mean that their rights have been waived. This chapter reminds one that there is case law in which street artists and writers have asserted their moral rights.

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Art Copyright Moral Rights Cease and Desist 59