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Another successful case: 5,001 EUR contractual penalty ruled by the German court

depicta.legal 28 April 2026

We are pleased to share another positive outcome for our client in a copyright infringement case before the Regional Court of Cologne (Landgericht Köln). In its judgment dated July 3,…

German court awards €5,001 contractual penalty – another strong message in favour of photographers.

depicta.legal 23 June 2025

In a judgment dated 23 November 2023, the Regional Court of Hannover ordered the defendant to pay a contractual penalty of € 5,001 and other costs, providing important clarification on…

Court in Munich orders to pay 2930 EUR in damages. A complete victory for the photographer against the copyright infringement.

depicta.legal 23 June 2025

Attorney Robert Fechner recently secured another victory in the Regional Court of Munich I, where the court issued a judgment against an individual who had publicly used a photograph without…

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Can you legally use this photo? Where commercial use begins

depicta.legal 20 May 2025

In the digital age, images have become an integral part of how websites function. However, their role goes far beyond the aesthetic aspect – they are now an active tool…

Copyright infringement harms photographers and other creators.

depicta.legal 2 November 2023

Copyright infringement can be a major problem for photographers and creators alike. When someone uses a copyrighted work without permission, they are essentially stealing the creator’s intellectual property. This can…

Welcome to DEPICTA LEGAL

depicta.legal 1 November 2023

Our goal is to help our clients achieve their desired outcome while minimizing the stress and uncertainty that often come with legal disputes. At DEPICTA LEGAL, we believe that everyone…

The importance of copyright protection in the complex landscape of the digital world

depicta.legal 23 October 2023

Copyright protection is essential in the digital world. The rise of technology has made it easier to share and distribute content online, but it has also made it easier for…