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Lauritz Stöber

Lauritz Stöber is an associate and member of the German Media and Entertainment team. He advises national and international clients from the film and entertainment industry as well as the digital economy, particularly on matters of copyright, licensing and personality rights, as well as on media regulatory issues and general contract law. Lauritz Stöber has deep experience in advising on film productions and film financing structures, supporting clients from development to exploitation of their content. He works at the intersection of law, technology and creativity, particularly focusing on copyright issues related to artificial intelligence, digital platforms and emerging business models.

The Court of Justice of the European Union issued a landmark ruling in April 2026, clarifying when music sampling and other uses of protected works may qualify as lawful “pastiche” under EU copyright law. The decision establishes three cumulative conditions that may shape how creators and practitioners across creative fields assess permissible use going forward.

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