SKW Schwarz advises press and book publishers on copyright, freedom of speech and contract law. With expertise in both strategic advice and litigation, the team is instructed by publishing houses on cooperation agreements, transactions, trademark protection and in the defense of publications under free speech. The practice is led by Johann Heyde, who specialises in media and entertainment, and Konstantin Wegner, who is experienced in copyright and contract law matters. Dorothee Altenburg is a key contact for disputes.
Testimonials
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'Absolute experts in the area of press and publishing law. Always in tune with the times – or even faster. For example, all press law questions about AI could be answered satisfactorily immediately before ChatGPT was on everyone's lips. Collaboration across all areas at SKW Schwarz works smoothly and extremely professionally. I can only praise the law firm highly and recommend it unreservedly. Dr. Johann Heyde deserves special mention here.'
'Dr. Johann Heyde offers outstanding expertise in all areas necessary for media. Very friendly, helpful, competent and quick to answer questions.'
Key clients
- Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co. KG
- DDV Mediengruppe GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Support and litigation for Wort&Bild Verlag against the Federal Ministry of Health due to digital cooperation between Google and the Federal Ministry of Health.
- Advice on copyright and contract law to the German Agricultural Publishers in all areas of publishing.