Copyright Law
Articles and guides on Austrian copyright law — cease-and-desist letters, licences, AI-generated content, social media, online shops. Explained for businesses and private individuals alike.
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Damages in copyright law — how is the claim calculated?
Licence analogy — how high are claims for copyright infringements really? Overview for clients in cease-and-desist and litigation.
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Using images and photos legally safely on websites and social media
Stock photos, Google image search, Pinterest, AI-generated images — which images may a business use, and when? A practical overview of licences, attribution and cease-and-desist traps.
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Open source software in the enterprise: licence compliance and risks
GPL, MIT, Apache, AGPL — open-source licences are no free pass. Which duties exist, what threatens on breach, and what businesses should check before every M&A audit.
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Storage media levy (SMV): AUME back-claims, refurbished devices, cloud storage and other demands
AUME (austromechana) claims the storage media levy retroactively from manufacturers and dealers — including on refurbished devices. What's legally disputed and how to defend.
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AI and copyright — the new risks for businesses in 2026
ChatGPT, Midjourney and the like produce text, images and video in seconds. What this means in copyright terms — training data, work quality, EU AI Act and concrete compliance.
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Copyright cease-and-desist letter received — what now?
Copyright cease-and-desist letter in your inbox? Immediate legal help from Tonninger Schermaier & Partner, Vienna. Fast initial assessment on business days — within 24 hours at the latest.
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A concrete case in Copyright Law?
An article can't resolve every constellation. In a free initial consultation we look at your situation — you'll know afterwards if and how we can help.