DLA Piper is well versed in the advice to major TV and online broadcasters on copyright and contract law issues and complements this with experience in the gaming and gambling industries. Practice head Stefan Engels routinely supports large broadcasters as well as publishing and media companies in advertising and e-commerce issues as well as copyright proceedings; media regulation expert Michael Stulz-Herrnstadt is regularly instructed by gambling providers and media marketing companies on compliance issues. Kai Tumbrägel (IP, project-related advice in the games and sports areas) moved to GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB in October 2024.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Stefan Engels and his IP team are active in media law both in an advisory and forensic manner for all matters for our company. The reason for the ongoing cooperation is, in particular, the excellent broad coverage and therefore good integration in the areas of intellectual property rights and media law, so that advice and support is guaranteed “from a single source”.'
'Dr. Michael Stulz-Herrnstadt has excellent market expertise and is always quick, concise and reliable in his assessments. Communication with him is always uncomplicated, pleasant and enriching. He treats his colleagues and clients fairly.'
Key clients
- AONIC AB
- Axel Springer SE
Work highlights
- Advising Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe on the drafting of a contract for users of one of its well-known PlayStation games, where users can, among other things, create their own content.
- Successful representation of the ProSiebenSat1 Group before the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court in a fundamental media/youth protection case regarding the TV show 'Galileo' as well as successful representation before the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court in a media/child protection law case regarding the TV show 'Steven loves cinema'.