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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
24.02.2025
BGH: Birkenstock sandals are not art – When does design enjoy copyright protection?

Birkenstock is world-famous for its sandals – but they are not protected by copyright. The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that they are not a work of applied art and are therefore not protected by copyright (judgment of 20.02.2025 – I ZR 16/24; I ZR 17/24; I ZR 18/24). But what does this […]

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ASD
21.02.2025
ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN – Awarded by Legal500

We are thrilled to announce that ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN has been honored with “Top Tier” accolades in the latest edition of Legal500! Top Tier Rankings: Beratung des Transportsektors Maritimes Wirtschaftsrecht Schiffsfinanzierung   Special mention goes to: Hall of Fame: Dieter Schwampe + Jan Dreyer Leading Partner: Jan Eichhorn, Marco Remiorz + Holger Bürskens Next Generation […]

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MARITIME INDUSTRY
13.01.2025
Chapter contributed for Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2025 Germany Shipping

Jan-Niklaas Brons and Ulf Marr have authored a chapter for the prestigious Legal500 guide: “Legal 500 Shipping Comparative Guides 2025”. This country-specific Q&A provides an in-depth overview of the shipping laws and regulations applicable in Germany, offering valuable insights for professionals and enthusiasts in the maritime industry. A big thank you to our dedicated team […]

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SPORTS
12.07.2024
BGH: Upcoming landmark decision regarding the repayment of lost online sports betting stakes

In recent years, providers of online gambling and online sports betting have been increasingly exposed to a flood of lawsuits from (former) players seeking the repayment of lost gambling or betting stakes. This is due to the fact that under the old German Gambling Treaty (Glücksspielstaatsvertrag, GlüstV), which was in force until 2021, it was […]

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DIGITAL. TECHNOLOGY
25.06.2024
ASD. DIGITAL SOLUTIONS and ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN pioneer the implementation of Witnium’s Digital Witness Technology

Frankfurt, Germany – 06/25/2024 – In a first step, ASD. DIGITAL SOLUTIONS GmbH, a provider of legal tech solutions, and ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN, a leading full-service law firm in the German legal market, have entered into a strategic partnership with Witnium Technologies, setting new standards in the legal tech industry. Through this collaboration, Witnium’s innovative […]

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SPORTS
27.03.2024
ASD|SPORTS provides expert opinion on legal framework for the new German Centre for Safe Sport (ZfSS)

ASD|SPORTS has prepared an expert opinion for the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and Athletes Germany on the legal and organizational framework for the new independent Centre for Safe Sport (ZfSS). A key component of the work was also the development of a Safe Sport Code (SSC), which is to serve as the basis for […]

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