Internet and Online Law

The internet has become an indispensable part of our daily lives – especially in the private sphere. Many everyday activities such as shopping, concluding contracts, or communication take place online – usually without issues. However, using the internet also carries many legal risks. For instance, using third-party images on private websites or social media profiles can be problematic: images are generally protected by copyright, and an overly casual use of content that is not your own can lead to legal consequences.

The personal rights of third parties are also a recurring issue that occupies courts in the field of internet and online law. Have you quickly posted a photo from a Christmas party with colleagues or used pictures of your neighbors' children playing as a motif for your latest blog post? Caution should be exercised here.

As operators of a private website or blog, private individuals are also subject to various obligations, such as creating a legally compliant impressum (legal notice) or ensuring the protection of users' personal data on their website. Furthermore, cease and desist letters remain current problem areas where our lawyers specializing in internet law can assist you.

Contact us for expert support in the field of internet and online law. 

• Are you being held liable because you have posted protected material on social media platforms?
• Have you discovered material on websites that infringes upon your personal rights?
• Do you wish to create a legally compliant website?
• Have you received a cease and desist letter, for example, due to a faulty impressum (legal notice) or other missing information on your website?

Process and Support

• Initial consultation, including discussion of the next steps
• In-depth consultation after determining your individual objectives.
• Reviewing the service contract in accordance with legal provisions

Goals and Prospects of Success 

• Assertion of warranty claims
• Defense against claims for remuneration
• Enforcement of claims for remuneration
• Defense against warranty claims

Time Commitment and Duration of Proceedings

• Consultations are available at any time and on short notice.
• Detailed consultation, also in the form of a written expert opinion, is possible within a few business days upon submission of the necessary information.
• The duration of out-of-court proceedings largely depends on the successful cooperation of all parties involved.
• The duration of court proceedings is primarily determined by the competent courts.

Costs and Fees

• An initial consultation for consumers is available for a maximum of Euro 190.00 plus statutory value-added tax.
• It is possible to agree on fair flat fees for out-of-court representation.
• Costs for further, including written, advice and representation vary depending on the scope, complexity, and importance to the client.
• The costs of court proceedings are determined by the Lawyers' Remuneration Act and the Court Costs Act.
• Full reimbursement of costs by the opposing party is possible in the event of a successful lawsuit or defense.