Felix Gatzmaga

JUSTICE OPERATION MEETS LEGAL DESIGN: How to create Innovation with Impact for the Justice System   What can the justice sector learn from the private sector? Concepts like Legal Operations and Legal Design have been driving innovation in corporate legal departments for years. But how can these approaches be applied to benefit justice? At the 3rd Digital Justice Summit 2024 on November 25–26, experts from business and innovators in the justice sector will discuss exactly these questions:   Is there a need for Justice Operations? How and where does Legal Design, as a user-centered approach to innovation, come into play? What success stories exist – and where does innovation struggle?   Featuring: Astrid Kohlmeier, Isabelle Biallaß, Stefanie Otte, and Bernhard Waltl from the Liquid Legal Institute, sharing insights and experiences on the future of justice innovation.   Let’s explore how the justice system can benefit from modern innovation concepts and what it takes to create real impact!

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In the complex landscape of M&A transactions, the German legal system brings specific (formal) elements that practitioners may not encounter in other jurisdictions. Our M&A practice frequently advises on complex inbound M&A transactions, taking into account the particularities of German law. The unique legal aspects of these transactions often require comprehensive negotiations and detailed preparatory work prior to the closing of a transaction. The newest blog post from our M&A specialist Dr. Philipp Schultes, takes a closer look at three selected topics that frequently arise in connection with inbound transactions: https://lnkd.in/dEFVddeu #ZIRNGIBLrechtsanwälte #ZLnews #MergersAndAcquisitions #Gesellschaftsrecht

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We are happy to have been recognized twice these last weeks: FOCUS Magazin lists ROCAN as one of the Top business law firms in antitrust. Moreover, Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers recognize us as one best law firms for antitrust in Germany and one of the best regional law firms for antitrust and regulatory. Always great to receive positive feedback from clients and colleagues. So, a big thank you to everyone who recommended us! #antitrust #competitionlaw #kartellrecht #compliance

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The German Federal Supreme Court (the Bundesgerichtshof) has recently ruled that advertising claims which lack sufficient substantiation may be considered misleading and, therefore, in breach of the statutory requirements of the German Act against Unfair Commercial Practice. Read Carsten Dobler, Alexander Hardinghaus and Philipp Süss' latest update on our blog to learn of the most recent development in the German courts. #ClimateChange #Greenwashing #NetZero #Business #Advertising

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Schellenberg Wittmer International Arbitration Case Alert: This month, we report on one decision rendered by the Swiss Supreme Court: - Jurisdictional challenge based on multi-tiered dispute resolution clause dismissed Read more: https://lnkd.in/ec2cYPrF Authors: Anya George, Simon Glasl #SchellenbergWittmer #arbitration #internationalarbitration #swisssupremecourt #supremecourt

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🚨Thanks for the "AI / No-Code"-lecture of 👉Dr. Benedikt Flöter, Lawyer & Associated Partner IP / IT YPOG (Berlin/GER) in discussion (in English) with 👉Andreas Schweizer (Host) online via livestream.📝 📍 Key points of the presentation (TechTalk2030 session #24): 1. Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, can be used for No-Code and Low-Code software development.✅ 2. Using such tools for code review can cause the risk of disclosing trade secrets embodied in that code.✅ 3. Using such tools for code development can cause the risk of incorporating harmful open-source licenses e.g. if code snippets fall under GPL or AGLP licenses.✅ 4. Software development agreements with IT service providers or employment agreements with software developers should contain specific language to mitigate such risks.✅ 👉Next #TechTalk2030 #25 - Wed 12.06.24, 6 pm (CET): "GreenTech / AI" Stay tuned! #KI #AI #NoCode

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Check out the latest edition of the German IP law journal GRUR-Prax in which our partner Dr. Martin Wintermeier is analyzing the Federal Court of Justice (FCJ) decision "Verdampfungstrockneranlage". The FCJ held that infringing offers will lead to damages even though the subsequent acts such as sales are not infringing, for example because they take place in a country without patent protection. The recent decisions of the FCJ are a clear reminder that Germany is still a highly recommendable venue for enforcing patents. #twainscore #patentlitigation #patents #trademarks #unfaircompetition #iplitigation Nathalie Wintermeier Jakob Nuezel Agnes Lauer Antonia Marie Kähler

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In its latest Legal Tech | Legal Ops special, JUVE Verlag für juristische Information GmbH has ranked us in the top 5 for AI use in the legal field, mentioning our GenAI solution ELTEMATE CRAIG and noting the Regulatory Pilot as being one of the most advanced AI solutions on the market.   #legal #innovation #legaltech #artificialintelligence #ai

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NEW Firm Profile on JUVE Patent: JUVE Patent would like to welcome Munich-based Mitscherlich PartmbB, Patent- und Rechtsanwälte. Priding itself on being perhaps one of the smallest among the largest German IP law firms, Mitscherlich's extensive international network of distinguished patent professionals serve all IP-related needs of the firm's domestic and international client base. For more information, check out their Firm Profile on JUVE Patent: https://lnkd.in/edNeddMm #JUVEPatent #FirmProfiles #IP #patentmarket 

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🚀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀: 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶-𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝟭/𝟱 🚀 Introducing our new whitepaper series: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼: 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - created in collaboration with the Global Law Firm Dentons in Deutschland. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀? By combining V_labs' commercial and business-building expertise with Dentons' extensive experience in advising growth companies on corporate law, finance, IP, and more, we aim to deliver a powerful guide to navigating the complexities of scaling new ventures. 📈 The purpose of this series is to provide a framework for making corporate innovation efforts more effective while properly managing the risks involved. To cover the full breadth of the venture studio model, we have divided this series into five parts. 📚 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼? In this first chapter we explore why establishing a #CorporateVentureStudio is essential for companies looking to drive innovation and scale new businesses: 🔹 Insights from 50+ executives on navigating innovation challenges 🔹 Why venture studios offer a more efficient path to new business growth 🔹 Foundational steps for setting up a successful studio 💡 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭 𝗻𝗼𝘄! [𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀] Stay tuned for the next chapters, packed with valuable insights! 🔔 #CorporateInnovation #VentureStudios #InnovationStrategy

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We are excited to announce that the Inaugural edition of Best Law Firms - Germany is now available online and in the print edition of Handelsblatt, Germany's leading business and financial news source. These rankings feature over 1,000 firms across 12 geographic groupings within Germany. This number represents the top 2% of German law firms. Additionally, 18 firms have been awarded the title of "Law Firm of the Year," which is given to the firm with the highest overall performance in a national practice area. The 2024 edition of Best Law Firms - Germany highlights the significance of practice areas like Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Labor and Employment Law. These areas of law reflect the country's focus on business operations, transactions and the management of its workforce. Congratulations to every firm listed! Learn more about these rankings below. #BestLawFirmsGermany #GermanLaw

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The inaugural edition of Best Law Firms - Germany is now available! These rankings are available online or in print with Germany's leading financial and business news source, Handelsblatt. Click below for more information about these historic rankings! #BestLawFirms #BestLawyers

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In this latest episode of the PrivacyRules #Privacyespresso series, we are joined by Dr. Volker Wodianka, LL.M. from the law firm Wodianka privacy legal GmbH, the German law firm member of PrivacyRules. In this episode, we discuss the new discussion paper released by the Hamburg Commissioner of #DataProtection and Freedom of Information, focusing on general data protection and large language models (LLMs). Key highlights: - The relationship between #GDPR and LLMs, as outlined by the Hamburg data protection authority. - The potential implications of #LLMs not being considered data processing under GDPR. - The exclusion of LLMs from data subject rights, such as access and correction. - The requirement for AI systems to comply with GDPR, even if LLMs do not fall under its scope. Volker provides valuable insights into these developments, emphasizing the importance of monitoring the positions of various authorities and understanding the practical consequences for companies operating in this space. For more details: We highly recommend reading the Hamburg authority's discussion paper, which delves into these topics with both technical and legal expertise. This episode is essential for anyone involved in #dataprivacy, data protection, and #AI technologies. Tune in to the full episode and join the conversation to stay ahead in the world of privacy and #data protection. Listen to the full episode 👉 https://bit.ly/3AhnStF

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Author vs. Editor: Who owns the copyright? The German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) just decided on a dispute worthy of a Shakespearean drama (minus the tights). An author's right to recognition of authorship is protected even if the denial or claim of authorship is only expressed to the author themselves. This means that an author can take legal action against someone who disputes their authorship, even if the dispute is not made public. 🟪The decision is based on the principle that an author's personality right is infringed by any denial or claim of authorship. This right is protected by Section 13 Satz 1 of the German Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz, UrhG). 🟧The decision is significant because it clarifies the scope of an author's right to recognition of authorship. It means that authors can now take legal action to protect their rights even if the dispute is not made public. Moral of the story? Respect the pen🙂 and give credit where credit's due! ⚖️ #copyright #authorship #writinglife

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Big news in the Artificial Inventor Project! Germany's highest court of civil jurisdiction has ruled in our favor and in favor of protecting AI-generated inventions, resolving a split between German federal appellate courts. Prior appellate decisions had respectively overturned and upheld the German patent office's decision to reject two different patent applications for AI-generated inventions. The Federal Court of Justice held that an AI-generated invention is protectable, and that some natural person can be named as an inventor even if AI has been used to find the claimed technical teaching. An AI generating an invention does not justify rejection of an application. This decision stands in contrast to jurisdictions such as the United States which require a natural person to make a substantial contribution to an invention in order for the invention to be patentable, and the United Kingdom which held that if an AI devises an invention it is unprotectable. Decision and English AI-translation at www.artificialinventor.com. Congratulations to Dr. Malte Köllner, patent attorney and Markus Rieck who successfully led efforts in Germany. #DABUS #artificialintelligence #lawandtechnology

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There were multiple diverging approaches taken by German courts dealing with similar cases either in the same or other private enforcement cartel cases. Nils Imgarten reviews the AG Szpunar’s Opinion in C-253/23 – ASG 2 on the Kluwer Competition Law Blog! #competition #AG #decision #litigation #cartek

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AI and access to justice: ⚖️ In their paper Brandon Long and Amitabha Palmer show how AI legal advisors can reduce economic and shame-based barriers to justice. 📖 Read the full article #openaccess published oekom verlag: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ehataHhW The article is part of the TATuP special topic "TAI for decision support: What are possible futures, social impacts, regulatory options, ethical conundrums and agency constellations?" ➡ https://lnkd.in/eyfFuPKJ #technologyassessment #artificialintelligence #barrierstojustice #philosophyoftechnology #law

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