CMS regularly acts on behalf of major companies from the film, television, streaming, sports and gaming sectors, which the team advises on AI-related matters and issues pertaining to the Digital Services Act, including the development of new AI models and NFT platforms. The practice is also well versed in IP law and represents clients in copyright and marketing disputes. Practice head Pietro Graf Fringuelli is routinely instructed by clients from the digital sector on the launch of new business models, including e-commerce and streaming platforms. Winfried Bullinger is renowned for his expertise in copyright law and regularly acts in landmark proceedings, while Martin Gerecke covers the interface between new media and e-commerce and also assists with IP licensing and regulatory issues.
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