Media Law in Cologne, Dusseldorf & Wiehl, Germany - Legal advising

Numerous aspects and regulations from civil law, public law and criminal law come together in media law. Historically, German media law was strongly influenced by 20th century history. Over the past few years media law has undergone constant change due to the rapid development of digital media and the internet. Not least for this reason, the guidelines of media law are an integral part of today’s society.

Media law is defined as the regulation of and access to information in a world that turns faster every day. The “digital memory” of today’s network structures no longer forgives mistakes. It is of no relevance whether the information is distributed in the form of pictures, text, as audio data or videos. For this reason it is particularly important in cases governed by media law to assert our clients’ rights quickly and effectively.

Aspects of media law

• Publishing rights
• Music publishing rights
• Press law
• Performing rights societies
• Youth media protection law
• Telemedia Act
• Teleservices Act
• Broadcasting law
• Telecommunication law