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SKW Schwarz is among the top addresses for major players from the gaming, film, television and arts industries. The mainstays include the support in copyright disputes and the implementation of AI models. Practice head Johann Heyde primarily advises clients from the film and television sectors on film funding, copyright matters and personal rights as well as content marketing; he also advises on publishing and music law matters. Andreas Peschel-Mehner  is experienced in film funding and is regularly instructed by streaming platforms and other digital media clients on issues pertaining to terms and conditions, youth protection and age verification. E-sports law expert Moritz Mehner was appointed to partner in January 2024.  

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Key clients

  • Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH
  • Microsoft Corporation
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Work highlights

  • Supporting the Birkenstock Group in the in and out of court enforcement of copyright claims against a large number of manufacturers/retailers regarding various shoe models that copy Birkenstock sandals.
  • Supporting Constantin Film AG during an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the production of “Manta Manta” following negative press reports.
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