Technological advancements in the media world enable rapid and uncomplicated distribution of texts, films, music, and online games on the internet, providing access to every interested user.

The copyright reform established the legal framework for offering online content. Notably, it addresses the copyright liability of upload platforms. The new Copyright Service Provider Act contains regulations on this matter.

The new provisions, for example regarding upload filters, the press ancillary copyright, or copyright contract law, raise complex legal questions in practice. The new edition of the Heidelberg Commentary on Copyright offers concrete solutions for legally secure handling of the new copyright regulations.

The work provides well-founded and practical commentaries on the Copyright Act (UrhG) and the Copyright Service Provider Act (UrhDaG) with best practice guidance, thoroughly covers the new press ancillary copyright and the preliminary injunction procedure (§ 97 UrhG), is oriented towards the highest court rulings, and takes into account developments in European and international law.

The editorial and author team consists of recognized experts from the judiciary, consultants, and relevant media industry associations.