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
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'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.'
'We particularly value Dr. Engels as an excellent lawyer and a very good strategist and tactician who is excellently networked and has very deep knowledge of the media industry and the media business. What should be emphasized is his commitment and ability to look “beyond the horizon” of the specific mandate and to work comprehensively on behalf of the client.'
'We value the know-how of the company's specifics, the industry, the regulations and the legal issues there combined with outstanding administrative law and administrative process law expertise.'
'Dr. Stulz-Herrnstadt offers technical expertise, efficiency, accuracy when familiarizing yourself with company-specific issues, awareness of economic components and specific industry knowledge.'
'Dr. Michael Stulz-Herrnstadt is extremely well positioned in terms of regulation and, in addition to his excellent legal knowledge, also impresses with his pragmatic approach. He never loses sight of the actual needs of his clients. Communication is always transparent and trusting. Procedurally very good and acts strategically well.'
Key clients
- AONIC AB
- Axel Springer SE
- BKOM Studios
- Discovery Communications Deutschland
- dpa Deutsche Presseagentur
- Kabam
- Kindred (London) Limited
- LEGO System
- Plarium Global
- Podimo Aps
- Seven.One Entertainment Group GmbH
- Sony interactive Entertainment Europe
- The Football Association Premier League Limited
- Twitch Interactive
- Vindex LLC
- ZeniMax Media
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'.
- Representation of ProSieben/SevenOne Entertainment, RTL Television, WeltN24 and Discovery Communications Deutschland GmbH in standards control proceedings against the new advertising statutes of the state media authorities and the respective responsible standard setter before the higher administrative courts in Bavaria and Lower Saxony.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stefan Engels