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Raue

TMT: Media

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Raue

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Media and Telecommunications


Media

Raue is one of the leading media law firms in Germany. Our clients include publishing houses, media companies, broadcasting and internet enterprises, collecting societies, as well as movie production companies, whom we advise on all matters of intellectual property, regulatory issues, and media policy. Moreover, we advise investors and startup companies in the media industry on transactions.

Where matters of press law and copyright law are concerned, we represent our clients in out-of-court dispute resolution proceedings as well as before the courts. Our lawyers have long-standing experience, excellent industry knowledge, and an in-depth understanding of the specific interests and needs of media enterprises, both in the traditional and digital economy.


Telecommunications

In addition, Raue has been representing enterprises of the telecommunications industry for many years, in particular in those areas in which telecommunications regulation, anti-trust law, and civil law intersect. We have obtained landmark decisions by regulatory authorities and courts for our clients.

Clients (12)

  • publishing houses
  • media companies
  • broadcasting and internet enterprises
  • collecting societies
  • movie production companies
  • investors
  • startup companies in the media industry
  • enterprises of the telecommunications industry
  • artists
  • cultural institutions
  • auction houses
  • publishers

Industries (6)

  • Media
  • Press
  • Telecommunications
  • Data Protection
  • Digital Economy
  • intellectual property

Chambers Review

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TMT: Media - Germany

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

The law firm Raue houses a highly reputable team with a strong specialisation in media law disputes, often acting for national and international clients in courts across Germany. The team is well-versed in handling copyright and personality rights issues, particularly those concerning film productions. Furthermore, clients benefit from the firm's expertise in freedom of expression and press law. Besides its strength in litigation, the practice assists with non-contentious work including product launches and TV licensing agreements. The calibre of its clientele, comprising publishing houses, broadcasters and collecting societies, further attests to Raue's market standing.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Die Anwaltskanzlei Raue verfügt über ein hoch angesehenes Team mit starker Spezialisierung auf Medienrechtsstreitigkeiten. Sie vertritt nationale und internationale Mandanten vor Gerichten in ganz Deutschland. Das Team ist versiert im Umgang mit Urheber- und Persönlichkeitsrechten, insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit Filmproduktionen. Darüber hinaus profitieren Mandanten von der Expertise der Kanzlei im Bereich der Meinungsfreiheit und des Presserechts. Neben ihrer Stärke in der Prozessführung unterstützt die Kanzlei auch außergerichtliche Angelegenheiten wie Produkteinführungen und Fernsehlizenzverträge. Die hochkarätigen Mandanten, darunter Verlage, Rundfunkanstalten und Verwertungsgesellschaften, belegen die hohe Marktstellung von Raue.

Work Highlights

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  • Raue represented GEMA before the Munich Regional Court in the world's first action by a licensing organisation over the unlicensed use of works by AI providers.

  • Raue vertrat GEMA vor dem Landgericht München in der weltweit ersten Klage einer Zulassungsgesellschaft wegen der unlizenzierten Nutzung von Werken durch KI-Anbieter.

Strengths

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  • Raue acts with a well coordinated, flexible and collaborative team.

    TMT: Media respondentGermany
  • Raue combines technical expertise, practical judgement and business awareness, enabling it to navigate intricate matters with confidence and accuracy.

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  • Raue offers extensive legal expertise combined with a strong identification with its clients' interests and provides thoughtful and professional advice.

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  • The Raue team has deep expertise, a proactive and solution-oriented mindset and takes integrated, collaborative approaches.

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  • Raue is highly responsive, practical and dependable.

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  • Raue arbeitet mit einem gut koordinierten, flexiblen und kooperativen Team zusammen.
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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jan Hegemann
    Band 2Jan Hegemann

    Jan Hegemann

    Jan Hegemann is held in high esteem for his expertise in complex contentious and non-contentious media law mandates ranging from copyright and injunctions to freedom of expression and press law issues.

    Jan Hegemann genießt hohes Ansehen für seine Expertise in komplexen streitigen und nicht streitigen medienrechtlichen Mandaten, die von Urheberrecht und einstweiligen Verfügungen bis hin zu Fragen der Meinungsfreiheit und des Presserechts reichen.

Ranked Individuals at Raue (1)

Germany

Members

Provided by Raue

  • Markus Plesser

  • Robert Heine

  • Anna-Sophie Hollenders

  • Kornelius Kleinlein

  • Daniel Schubert

  • Lisa Schopp

  • Michael Bergmann

  • Felix Laurin Stang

  • Peter Raue

  • Mareile Büscher

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