{"id":1512,"date":"2016-01-15T15:46:18","date_gmt":"2016-01-15T14:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/raue-test.c3lab.de\/en\/?page_id=1512"},"modified":"2025-01-14T10:31:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T09:31:10","slug":"media-and-telecommunications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/raue.com\/en\/media-and-telecommunications\/","title":{"rendered":"Media and Telecommunications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Raue is one of the leading media law\u00a0firms in Germany. Our clients include publishing houses, media companies, broadcasting and internet enterprises, collecting societies, as well as movie production companies, whom we advise on all\u00a0matters of intellectual property<\/a>, regulatory issues, and media policy. Moreover, we advise investors and startup companies in the media industry\u00a0on transactions<\/a>. Where matters of press law and copyright law are concerned, we represent our clients in out-of-court dispute resolution proceedings as well as before the courts. Our lawyers have long-standing experience, excellent industry knowledge, and an in-depth understanding of the specific interests and needs of media enterprises, both in the traditional and digital economy.<\/p>\n

In addition, Raue has been representing enterprises of the telecommunications industry for many years, in particular in those areas in which telecommunications regulation, anti-trust law, and civil law intersect. We have obtained landmark decisions by regulatory authorities and courts for our clients.<\/p>\n

Focus Areas<\/h2>\n

Media<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Advising and representing media companies in all matters of media law, in particular with regard to press law and copyright issues<\/li>\n
  • Advising\u00a0collecting societies<\/li>\n
  • Advising enterprises and private individuals on matters of media policy and media strategy<\/li>\n
  • Dispute resolution and litigation, in particular in the fields of press law, publishing law, copyright law, the laws governing unfair competition, and trademark law<\/li>\n
  • Structuring of agreements<\/li>\n
  • Advising international media enterprises on the requirements stipulated by German media law (including the requirements of the laws governing the protection of minors and of data protection law)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Telecommunications<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Representing telecommunications companies in proceedings before the Federal Network Agency<\/li>\n
    • Representing telecommunications companies in proceedings brought for a judicial review of regulatory decisions, in civil disputes, including fee-related cases, and in claims brought for violations of anti-trust law<\/li>\n
    • Structuring of agreements with respect to regulatory requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Rankings<\/h2>\n

      Media<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Recommended for Media\/Contract and Copyright Law, JUVE Handbook 2024\/2025<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Recommended for TMT: Media in Germany, Chambers Europe 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • “Top Law Firm 2024 for Media and Press Law”, FOCUS-Spezial Recht & Rat 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Top Law Firm 2024 for Copyright Law, WirtschaftsWoche 37\/2024<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Tier 1 Law Firm 2024 , Media Law International<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Recommended for Media: Entertainment, Legal 500 Deutschland 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Top Law Firm 2023 for Copyright Law, WirtschaftsWoche 41\/2023<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Recommended for Media\/Contract and Copyright Law, JUVE Handbook 2023\/2024<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • “Top Law Firm 2023 for Media and Press Law”, FOCUS-Spezial Recht & Rat 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • “Raue operates at the highest level.” Client, TMT: Media, Chambers Europe 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • “Raue is a significant practice.” Client, TMT: Media, Chambers Europe 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Recommended for TMT: Media in Germany, Chambers Europe 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Recommended for Media\/Contract and Copyright Law, JUVE Handbook 2022\/2023<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Recommended for Press Law, JUVE Handbook 2022\/2023<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Top Tier Law Firm for Media: Press and Publishing, Legal 500 EMEA 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Recommended for TMT: Media in Germany, Chambers Europe 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cTop Law Firm for Media and Press\u201c FOCUS-Spezial Recht & Rat 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cHighly reputable team with a strong specialisation in media law disputes, often acting for national and inter-national clients in courts across Germany.\u201c Chambers Europe 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cEspecially well-versed in copyright and personality rights issues.\u201c Chambers Europe 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cRegarded for its non-contentious work covering reputation management and M&A-related copyright issues.\u201c Chambers Europe 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cThey are problem solvers. The team comes up with alternatives and actively thinks of other options. They are easy to approach and I have very high confidence in their expertise.\u201c Client, Chambers Europe 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cI appreciate the timeliness of their response to issues that are moving very quickly. The analysis is thorough, and it’s easy to decide on how to proceed. They are concise, but they give you everything you need.\u201c Client, Chambers Europe 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • TopTier Law Firm for Media: Press and Publishing, Legal 500 Deutschland 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Frequently recommended law firm for media\/contracts & copyrights, JUVE Handbook 2020\/2021<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • One of the leading practices in press law, (tier 1),\u00a0JUVE Handbook 2020\/2021<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Recommended for Media in Germany, Chambers Europe 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cStrength in the field of media litigation, with a considerable caseload of injunction proceedings.\u201c Chambers Europe 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cRecommended for libel, copyright, licensing and freedom of speech matters.\u201c Chambers Europe 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cTop Law Firm for Media and Press\u201c FOCUS Recht Spezial 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Recommended for Media: Press and Publishing, Legal 500 Deutschland 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Frequently recommended law firm for media\/contracts & copyrights, JUVE Handbook 2019\/2020<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • One of the leading practices in press law, (tier 1),\u00a0JUVE Handbook 2019\/2020<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cThey are very responsive, very directional, they have very good instincts and their strategic advice is excellent.\u201c Client, Chambers Europe 2019<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cIt is a well-organised team who are very flexible and offer reliability and good quality work.\u201c Client, Chambers Europe 2019<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cBoasts further expertise in pre-publication advice regarding content and privacy.\u201c Chambers Europe 2019<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Frequently recommended law firm for media\/contracts & copyrights, JUVE Handbook 2017\/2018<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • One of the leading practices in press law, (tier 1),\u00a0JUVE Handbook 2017\/2018<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cStrong reputation in the field of media litigation, with a considerable caseload of injunction proceedings.\u201c Chambers Europe 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cRecommended for libel, copyright, licensing and freedom of speech matters.\u201c Chambers Europe 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cFast availability, quick comprehension and consideration of economic interests when answering legal issues.\u201c Client\/Competitor, Chambers Europe 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cWe achieved good results through good legal representation.\u201c Client\/Competitor, Chambers Europe 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cStrong reputation in the field of media litigation. Also recommended for libel, copyright, licensing and freedom of speech matters.\u201c Chambers Europe 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cThey stand out with excellent legal and industry knowledge, client and practice-oriented advice as well as great self reliance.\u201c Client\/Competitor, Chambers Europe 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cFirst-class quality of the legal advice.\u201c Clients\/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cVery good industry expertise.\u201c Clients\/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cAlways friendly manner.\u201c Clients\/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cOutperforming.\u201c Clients\/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cOutstanding lawyers.\u201c Clients\/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cDeliver ‘all relevant information without clients having to demand them’.\u201c Clients\/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cGreat.\u201c Clients\/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cWell versed in freedom of speech issues.\u201c\u00a0 Legal 500 EMEA 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • “The practice remains true to ist tradition of standing on the side of content owners. This contributes to its very clear market profile.” JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • “This highly recommended firm for media maintains its market position with a wide-ranging team.” JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • “The team is advising on a number of protracted cases that are relevant to the media sector.” JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • “Absolutely outstanding advice.” Clients\/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2016<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • “The lawyers delivered excellent results for us. They are fast, circumspect and have an international perspective.” Clients\/Competitors, Chambers Europe 2016<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • \u201cLaw Firm of the Year 2014 for media and technology\u201d by the publishers of the monthly industry magazine \u201cRechtsmarkt,\u201d JUVE, the leading publishing firm in the market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Telecommunications<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Recommended for Telecommunications, JUVE Handbook 2024\/2025<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Recommended for Telecommunications,\u00a0Legal 500 EMEA 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Recommended for Telecommunications, JUVE Handbook 2023\/2024<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Recommended for Telecommunications,\u00a0Legal 500 EMEA 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Recommended for Telecommunications, JUVE Handbook 2022\/2023<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • “Renowned Telecommunications Practice”, JUVE Handbook 2022\/2023<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Recommended for Telecommunications,\u00a0Legal 500 EMEA 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Recommended for Telecommunications, JUVE Handbook 2021\/2022<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Recommended for Telecommunications,\u00a0Legal 500 EMEA 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Recommended for Telecommunications, JUVE Handbook 2020\/2021<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Recommended for Telecommunications,\u00a0Legal 500 Deutschland 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Recommended for Telecommunications, JUVE Handbook 2019\/2020<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • \u201cParticularly experienced in handling Federal Network Agency proceedings in the regulatory area.\u201c Legal 500 EMEA 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • \u201cStrong expertise in the regulation of network access and charges.\u201c Legal 500 EMEA 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Recommended for Telecommunications\/Regulatory, Legal 500 Germany 2016<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • “Is well known in the market for regulatory disputes\u201d, JUVE Handbook 2015\/2016<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          References<\/h2>\n

          Media<\/h3>\n
            \n
          • Representing VG Media in proceedings against Google and other search engines before the arbitration board regarding the ancillary copyright law of press Publishers<\/li>\n
          • Representing German copyright collecting society GEMA in appeal proceedings regarding YouTube blocking Messages<\/li>\n
          • Advising and representing Axel Springer SE and subsidiary companies on press law matters<\/li>\n
          • Representing Axel Springer SE in a landmark case before the Federal High Court of Justice (BGH) on pre-formulated terms and conditions in copyright license Agreements<\/li>\n
          • Representing private TV and radio stations in disputes on fees for cable transmission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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