Copyright violations: How social media and streaming become a warning trap - tips from the specialist lawyer
In the digital world, copyright arguments are the order of the day. A law firm that often appears in this context is the Hamburg law firm Ippc Law Rechtsanwälte. For many affected people, the confrontation with such a warning is a shock. But then it is crucial to keep a cool head and act informed. The allegations no longer only affect the "classic" area of files sharing, but increasingly also the use of music on social media such as Tiktok and Instagram.
The classic accusation: illegal files sharing
For years, the IPPC Law law firm has represented the interests of rights holders in the film and entertainment industry. The core allegation in most warning letters is the unauthorized public access of copyright-protected works, such as current feature films or series, via Internet exchange exchanges (filesharing).
The addressee of the warning, usually the owner of the Internet connection, is accused of being responsible for this violation. The demands are mostly standardized:
- Submission of a criminal declaration of cease and desist: This is intended to commit the person concerned to refrain from doing the action in the future.
- Payment of a comparison amount: This amount is composed for damages for the rights holder and the legal costs of the opposite side.
New focus: warnings for using music on Tikkok & Instagram
A growing field for warnings is the use of copyrighted music in social media videos. Many users, especially companies and influencers, incorrectly assume that the music provided in the apps (e.g. in the Tikok library) may be used without restriction.
However, this is a dangerous fallacy. The licenses that acquire platforms such as Tikok for the music in your library usually only cover private, non-commercial use. As soon as a video serves a commercial purpose - such as applying for a product, service or your own brand - the use of a popular song can be a copyright infringement without a corresponding commercial license. In these cases, IPPC Law warns the untried commercial use on behalf of music labels.
The right reaction to a warning from Ippc Law
Regardless of the specific allegation, the correct procedure after receiving such a letter is crucial. Panic and rushed actions are the most common mistakes.
- Preside calm and write down deadlines: the deadlines are often very short to increase the pressure. Nevertheless, nothing should be rushed. Under no circumstances do direct contact with the IPPC Law law firm.
- No payments make: do not make hasty payments, not even in partial amounts. This could be seen as an acknowledgment of guilt.
- Do not sign the attached declaration of injunction: the pre -formulated explanation is almost always too wide and is disadvantageous from a legal point of view. A signature once submitted binds it for life. In most cases, it is possible to formulate a modified declaration of cease and desist that significantly improves your position without presenting a admission of guilt.
Why legal help in this case is decisive
The complexity of the legal situation, in particular when it comes to the question of disruptive liability or the delimitation between private and commercial use, makes specialized legal advice essential.
As a specialist lawyer for copyright and media law as well as for IT law, lawyer Christian Kramarz, LL.M. A professional exam clarifies whether the claims are justified and in what amount. A warning can often be completely warded off or the required amount can be significantly reduced. Further information on this topic can also be found on our special page for warnings from Ippc Law .
Do not act on your own. The Kramarz law firm is at your side and develops a defense strategy tailored to your case.
Use our free initial consultation for an initial assessment. You can easily and quickly reach us via our website Kanzlei-kramarz.de/kontakt , by email to request@kanzlei-kramarz.de or directly by phone at 06151-2768227 . Don't wait until valuable time passes - secure your rights with competent support.
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