Florian Daniel, LL.M., is an attorney specializing in media law. His practice focuses not only on trademark, copyright, and competition law but also on all matters related to the Internet. Attorney Daniel drafts and reviews all types of individual contracts, general terms and conditions, and terms of use, providing clients with comprehensive and goal-oriented advice. He represents his clients’ interests both in and out of court nationwide.
Attorney Daniel advises large and medium-sized international companies, startups, and private individuals, particularly on matters of intellectual property and e-commerce law. He has demonstrated high resilience in numerous court proceedings involving injunctions and lawsuits, acting on behalf of clients as well as defending them against attacks by third parties. He consistently supports his clients to develop concrete solutions through creative approaches.
Intellectual Property Law
Our practice encompasses the entire field of industrial property rights (technical, industrial, and technical property).
Core Areas:
Copyright, Trademark, Brand, Design, and Utility Model Law.
Our Services:
Enforcement, defense, and licensing of rights; handling of cease-and-desist letters; national and international licensing contract law; national, EU, and international trademark applications and monitoring.
Competition Law
We cover the full scope of competition law in both judicial and extrajudicial contexts.
Core Services:
Protection against misleading advertising, unfair business practices, obstruction, or disparagement; protection of trade and business secrets; defense against imitation.
Audits:
Complete legal audits for distance selling, including right of withdrawal, legal notices, and compliance with the Price Indication Regulation (PAngVO) and Fixed Book Price Law (BuchPrG).
Copyright Law
Comprehensive judicial and extrajudicial representation across all creative, media, and digital industries.
Sectors:
Music, Software, Photography, Press, Internet, Publishing, Film, Art, and Theater Law.
Our Services:
National and international copyright contract law (publishing, artist, and distribution contracts); handling copyright infringements (plagiarism, illegal downloads, broadcasts); collecting societies law (GEMA, GVL, VG Wort).
Media & Internet Law
Strategic advice and representation covering the entire spectrum of digital media, internet platforms, and event law.
E-Commerce:
Legally compliant design of online stores, general terms and conditions (GTC), terms of use, and comprehensive website audits.
Litigation & Contracts:
Handling infringements on the internet (Google AdWords, image/music rights, domain law); drafting software, IT, web design, concert, and agency agreements.
Trademark & Brand Law
Dedicated support in the acquisition, enforcement, and commercialization of your distinctive signs and brand identity.
Scope:
Trademarks, work titles, corporate symbols, company names, business insignia, and domain names.
Our Services:
National and international trademark searches and applications; cancellation and preliminary injunction proceedings; border seizures; drafting license and assignment agreements.
Rights of Personality & Press Law
Protection of individual and corporate rights against unlawful reporting, defamation, and exposure across all media sectors.
Core Services:
Defense against violations of personal rights through written and visual reporting (false factual claims, insults); enforcement of the right of publicity, right of reply, retractions, and corrections.
Contracts & Strategy:
Drafting merchandising, advertising, and talent contracts (for athletes, actors, hosts, and musicians); Advising journalists, publishers, and media companies on press contract law.
Corporate Protection:
Comprehensive protection of corporate personality rights, business names, and media trademarks.
Entertainment, Music & Photography Law
Comprehensive legal support for creators, agencies, and commercial users in the creative and entertainment industries.
Music Law:
Drafting artist, producer, management, and publishing agreements; label formation; navigating collecting societies (GEMA, GVL, KSK).
Photography Law:
Reviewing usage and photo agency contracts, model releases, and art publishing contracts; enforcing reasonable compensation (MFM/AGD rates) and image rights.
Film & TV:
Handling contracts for actors, directors, screenwriters, and producers; film adaptations, distribution agreements, and title protection.
Litigation:
Assertive handling of cease-and-desist letters and preliminary injunctions regarding plagiarism, unauthorized downloads, or bootlegs.
Patent, Design & Utility Model Law
Strategic advice on securing, defending, and commercializing technical innovations and aesthetic designs.
Design Law:
National, European, and international design applications; protection against imitation and unauthorized use; unregistered Community designs.
Utility Models & Patents:
Handling utility model applications (in cooperation with patent law firms) and cancellation proceedings.
Enforcement:
Litigating infringements, parallel imports, product piracy; securing injunctions, disclosure, damages, and border seizures.
Commercial & License Agreement Law
Tailored legal solutions for commercial operations, exploitation of intellectual property, and corporate structures.
Licensing Law:
Drafting and negotiating complex license agreements for copyrights, trademarks, designs, patents, and software; antitrust advice related to licensing.
Business Law:
Choosing legal structures, drafting articles of incorporation, and protecting business names.
Distribution & Operations:
Structuring franchising, distribution, and leasing agreements; drafting bulletproof general terms and conditions (GTC).
Member of GRUR e.V. (German Association for Industrial Property and Copyright)