Media · Press · Copyright
Media, press and copyright lawyers in Hannover, Germany
For media companies, creatives and affected persons: we clear rights in content, enforce personality rights and defend reporting – quickly and with experience on both sides.
Media law – between freedom of expression and personality rights
Content spreads within minutes – in the press, on platforms and in social media. Conflicts arise just as quickly: inaccurate reporting, a photo published without consent, copied text or video used without a licence.
Our firm includes certified specialists in copyright and media law. We advise publishers, agencies, producers, musicians, photographers and companies on rights clearance and licensing, and represent persons whose personality rights have been infringed. In press law, speed is essential – we act accordingly.
Our media, press and copyright services
Typical cases from our practice
What mandates in this area often look like – from the first call to the solution.
False allegations in an online article
Situation: A business owner is quoted with untrue allegations in an online article that spreads on social media.
Our approach: We demand a cease-and-desist and correction, apply for a preliminary injunction if necessary and arrange the removal of shared content.
Photo used without licence
Situation: A photographer finds her images on a hotel website without a licence.
Our approach: We document the use, send a warning letter and claim damages based on a reasonable licence fee.
Pre-publication review
Situation: A publisher plans an investigative report on misconduct in a company.
Our approach: We review suspicion reporting standards, sources and the hearing of the person concerned so that the article stands up legally.
Note: These examples are anonymised, typical scenarios. They do not describe specific mandates and do not promise any outcome – every case is assessed individually.
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Your contacts
Depending on the matter, we combine attorneys and – where technology is involved – patent attorneys in one team. All our lawyers advise in English.
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M.Attorney · Certified Specialist in IP Law · Certified Specialist in Copyright & Media Law
Julia ZiegelerAttorney · Certified Specialist in IP Law · Certified Specialist in Copyright & Media Law
Katharina Gitmann-KopilevichAttorney · Certified Specialist in IP Law
Detailed profiles are available in German.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly must I act against a publication in Germany?
Courts require urgency for preliminary injunctions; many assume about one month from knowledge. Counter-statements must be requested without delay.
May a photo of me be published without consent?
As a rule only with consent; exceptions apply, for example, to images of contemporary events, always subject to a balancing of interests.
How are damages for unauthorised image use calculated?
Usually by reference to a reasonable licence fee – what would have been paid for a comparable licence.
Your lawyer for Media & Press Law in Germany
Tell us about your matter. We usually reply within one business day – faster where deadlines apply.
Georgstrasse 48 · 30159 Hannover · Germany
Phone +49 511 35 73 56-0
Email hannover@fachanwalt-hannover.com
Mon–Thu 8:00–17:30 · Fri 8:00–17:00 (CET) · Video meetings available