Are you a translator of German or foreign language texts and require advice on legal matters related to your profession? Do you need support in negotiating and drafting translator contracts or fee arrangements? Or are you a publishing company or editor of works to be translated and have a legal advisory need in this regard?
Offer
The Copyright Act grants original copyright protection to translators of foreign language texts. Publishers who wish to use a translation therefore require a license from the translator. We support translators in securing their rights, in drafting and negotiating contracts, and, if necessary, in enforcing them in court. We advise publishers and editors in the creation of model contracts or individual translator contracts, and in the context of their negotiation and enforcement.
Scope of services
- Drafting, designing, and negotiating legally sound license agreements
- Consultation regarding legal options and strategic approach
- Review and assessment of the factual and legal situation
- Consultation regarding compensation and revenue distribution
- Consultation regarding necessary or advisable changes to existing contracts and titles
- Consultation and representation in negotiations with collecting societies
- Consultation and representation with literary and artist agents
- Representation before all German regional and higher regional courts, both in preliminary injunction proceedings and in litigation.
Costs
We typically offer you this service on a time and material basis at a fair hourly rate. Cost transparency and cost certainty are a matter of course for us to ensure a successful collaboration. We would be happy to provide you with an estimate of the expected costs and cost risks before you commission us.
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