Andreas Lober
ADVANT BeitenADVANT Beiten offers longstanding expertise in the gaming sector, where the team is experienced in supporting game developers in product launches as well as in copyright disputes. The team is also well versed in advising radio broadcasters on all aspects of broadcasting and competition law, and is jointly led by Andreas Lober and Holger Weimann. Lober regularly supports gaming developers in the drafting of model contracts as well as in copyright disputes and compliance issues in accordance with the DSA. Weimann routinely acts across the television, music and radio sectors and boasts expertise in personal rights and competition law.
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Testimonials
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'Excellent presence in the entertainment space, especially sports and gaming. They are not just lawyers, they really know the space.'
'I can highly recommend Andreas Lober, a very sharp mind, and Holger Weimann, who is very responsive and easy to work with.'
'Andreas Lober is up to date about the industry and relevant legal issues.'
'ADVANT Beiten's entertainment practice, led by Andreas Lober, is distinguished by its focus on gaming law and its strong copyright expertise. They enjoy a high reputation throughout Europe and stay up to date with industry trends through active participation in events and seminars.'
'Andreas Lober is a concise litigator known for his deep understanding of intellectual property and for ensuring clients receive first-class advice and representation.'
'Certainly one of the largest and most broadly positioned teams in the entertainment/gaming sector that is relevant to us - the team has grown significantly in recent years and is now even more specialized. The accessibility and responsiveness is therefore also very, very good.'
'Andreas Lober knows our company and our industry inside and out. We have also been working very well with Wojtek Ropel for years; he is known for his extensive industry knowledge and pragmatic solutions.'
'Andreas Lober: I appreciate his calm, analytical manner. He always responds to inquiries quickly and reliably. If he says that the chances of success are good, then we have always won so far. He is THE lawyer specializing in gaming in Germany.'
Key clients
- NRW Audio GmbH & Co. KG (NRW 1)
- ANTENNE BAYERN Group
- Funk & Fernsehen Nordwestdeutschland GmbH & Co. KG (Radio ffn)
- BB Radio Länderwelle Berlin/Brandenburg GmbH & Co. KG/Radio TEDDY GmbH & Co. KG
- Deutscher Fußball-Bund e. V.
- astragon Entertainment GmbH
- Tencent
- Nintendo
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
Work highlights
- Comprehensive advice to Deutscher Fußball-Bund e. V. (German Football Association) on copyright and personal rights.
- Comprehensive advice to ANTENNE BAYERN Group, including on trademark, media and broadcasting law.
- Comprehensive advice to astragon Entertainment GmbH, including contract negotiations, disputes, takeovers and gaming-related matters.
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