Raue‘s entertainment practice synthesises a depth of experience in IP, media, and administrative law to act in a range of significant copyright disputes. The group represents record labels and music licensing organisations in concerning data protection and generative AI models, and has also led for regional media authorities on public and media law supervisory proceedings against television and radio broadcasters. The firm is also consulted by global media groups on out of court matters relating to usage rights and contract negotiation. Robert Heine and Felix Stang specialise in copyright disputes, while Wolfram Hertel leads on administrative law proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We mainly work with this practice on copyright law, author contracts, and related matters. They are highly knowledgeable, efficient, and consistently provide clear, practical advice. Compared to other firms, they are more responsive, easy to work with and focused on finding workable solutions.’
- ‘The deepest knowledge in the sector I have met. Balanced and perfectly reasoned forecasts about the results of a strategy. Always a pleasure to hear the precise words. Immediate reaction. Never time wasted. Bigger picture always present. Heart meets brain.’
- 'Highly dedicated and knowledgeable team with a high level of expertise and commitment.'
- 'Good colleagues who are always approachable, with a prudent and creative approach, who identify with the content of their mandates and are correspondingly committed.'
Key clients
- GEMA
- Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
- Universal Music
- Stage Entertainment
- GVL
- VG Musikedition
- Axel Springer SE
- Federal Association of German Dubbing Producers
- Berlin Philharmonic Foundation and Berlin
- Phil Media GmbH
- media authority Berlin-Brandenburg
- media authority Hamburg Schleswig Holstein
Work highlights
Represented GEMA in two copyright infringement proceedings against OpenAI and Suno concerning the use of musical works in AI training and output generation.
Consulted for btf GmbH on a commissioned production of a five-part series about the history of FC Bayern Munich in the 1990s regarding copyright and licensing issues.
Represented Berlin/Brandenburg media authority mabb in proceedings before the Berlin Administrative Court and the ECJ concerning the applicability of German media pluralism regulation to Spotify under EU law.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Robert Heine; Felix Stang
Other key lawyers
Wolfram Hertel