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13 April 2022

How Meme Culture And A Landmark Legal Case Against An Artist In Germany May Loosen Europe's Tight Copyright Regulations

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Christiane Stuetzle spoke to Artnet about the Berlin Regional Court's decision in favor of client Martin Eder
Germany Intellectual Property
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Christiane Stuetzle spoke to Artnet  about the Berlin Regional Court's decision in favor of client Martin Eder, a painter who was accused of infringing another artist's copyright with his work "The Unknowable."

According to Christiane, the court decision in Berlin took into account how digital cultures borrow and remix in a way that extends well beyond fine art. "There must be a way that you don't pull everyone in front of a court just because they are sending a meme around," she said.

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ARTICLE
13 April 2022

How Meme Culture And A Landmark Legal Case Against An Artist In Germany May Loosen Europe's Tight Copyright Regulations

Germany Intellectual Property

Contributor

Known for providing cutting-edge legal advice on matters that are redefining industries, Morrison & Foerster has 17 offices located in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Our clients include Fortune 100 companies, leading tech and life sciences companies, and some of the largest financial institutions. We also represent investment funds and startups.
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