Trademark and audio-media piracy, counterfeit medications, widespread illegal distribution of computer programs and movies - the Internet is a means to communicate and share information, as well as to violate intellectual property rights. It offers anonymity and the opportunity to participate in market activities from locations where intellectual property rights reputedly or practically cannot be enforced.

The legal position is clear: International, European and national law strives to provide far-reaching protection to intellectual property rights. German courts, in particular, are highly specialized and effective in this area. German procedural law allows for fast and forceful action to be taken (key issues: temporary injunction, confiscation at the border).

We will help you enforce your trademark, design, patent and intellectual property rights on the Internet - with our years of experience and extensive knowledge of the sector, dedication and technical know-how as well as access to a network of leading law firms in major industrialized nations.

At the same time, we will help you use the Internet and digital media to monitor your distribution channels and to identify and prevent product piracy. Legal protection is of particular importance in this comprehensively regulated field (key issues: fair use, consumer and data protection, cartel law). We will evaluate the effectiveness of your protective measures and will assist you with contract design and negotiation.