Internet law (IT law) is a cross-sectional field dealing with the legal questions that arise from the use of the internet. It covers the legal issues of digitalization and the continuing development of new media. Software contract law – the purchase, development and licensing of software – also falls within this field. As attorneys for IT law in Hamburg and Ahrensburg, we advise clients locally and throughout Germany.
In software contract law, it is essential to define the purpose and subject matter of the agreement precisely, because this determines which body of law applies. Every agreement for the development of custom software is an individual case and requires provisions tailored to it. Added to this is the complexity of licensing models – whether direct licenses, stand-alone software products or cloud computing: each form has its own legal subtleties.
Our focus areas in internet law include, in particular
- Advice on legal questions relating to the use of social media
- Representation in cases of blocked accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Google Ads, etc.) – including immediate assistance with blocked or hacked accounts
- Legal support for IT projects
- Review and drafting of legal texts for your online presence
- Advice on IT contract law, including the drafting of individual contracts and general terms and conditions
- Review and drafting of software development, software license, software maintenance and SaaS agreements
- Advice on domain law
- Advice on all aspects of data protection, the drafting of privacy policies and support in implementing the GDPR within companies
- Reputation management (removal of negative reviews)
- Legal advice for content creators – cooperation agreements, content compliance, defense against warning letters
- Advice on online advertising (email marketing, social media marketing, influencer marketing)
- Advice on electronic commerce, including provider agreements and terms of use for online and mobile applications
- Advice on copyright and competition law on the internet
- Advice on warning letters online based on copyright, competition or trademark law
- Advice on web tracking & cookies
- Advice on app development
- Legal questions of e-commerce
- Advice on the EU directive on warranty rights for digital goods
- Protection of personality rights on the internet
- Protection of trademarks and other distinctive signs on the internet
What we work on most often
Advice and representation in IT contract law
Software contract law is a core area of IT law and of our practice. We support you in negotiating, drafting and reviewing software agreements in order to protect your interests and to make sure you understand the legal details.
Data protection law and the GDPR
Protecting personal data is not only a legal obligation but also a sign of your commitment to your customers’ privacy. We help you implement the requirements of the GDPR and prepare privacy policies that meet current standards.
Infringements can be costly: in addition to administrative fines, companies may face claims for damages by the individuals concerned and action taken by competitors.
Advice on social media law
For content creators, legal questions matter just as much as reach. From contract review to the defense against warning letters in social media law, we keep your interests in view. Immediate assistance with blocked or hacked accounts and advice on platform policies are part of this work.
Copyright, competition law & trademark protection
In the digital age, protecting intellectual property is more important than ever. We advise you on all aspects of copyright law, support you in defending against and enforcing claims under competition law, and protect your trademarks and other distinctive signs on the internet.
E-commerce and online marketing
We advise on all legal questions of electronic commerce, including the drafting of provider agreements and terms of use for online and mobile applications. We also advise on legally compliant online advertising and support content creators in putting their cooperations on a sound contractual footing.
Artificial intelligence in the company
The use of AI tools raises questions that run right through IT law: Which data may be entered, who owns the results, and what does the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) require? We assess the use of AI under data protection and copyright law and reflect it in your contracts.
Your attorneys for IT law in Hamburg, Ahrensburg & throughout Germany
Our aim is to avoid legal disputes and to resolve existing problems quickly and efficiently. We align our drafting with your business model and continuously follow developments in IT law, data protection and platform regulation – from the Digital Services Act to the AI Act.
With offices in Hamburg and Ahrensburg, and available nationwide through digital channels of communication, we assist clients across Germany as attorneys for IT law.
From first call to solution
Getting in touch
You call or write to us. We clarify what the matter is about and which deadlines are running.
Initial assessment
In a consultation, we analyze your situation and explain your options, including the costs involved.
Strategy
We determine the course of action and represent you – in negotiations or in court.
