Conflict resolution in cooperation: if brand, agency or creator does not deliver
Dispute with a brand or agency jeopardizes revenue and reputation. We first look for a solution that maintains business relationships and, if necessary, enforce your claims.
What it is about
The most common conflicts: the remuneration is not paid, content is not accepted or continued to be used after the end of the contract, an exclusivity is violated or a contractual penalty is demanded. Many of these disputes can be resolved with a clear letter.
If not, we will enforce your claims in dunning proceedings or in court.
Practical examples: typical scenarios
We regularly meet the following scenarios in the consultation. They are anonymized and simplified and do not describe specific mandates.
Agency does not pay
Situation: An agency has not paid a creator the remuneration for a completed campaign for three months.
Legal assessment: The service is provided, the claim is due.
Our approach: We admonish, apply for a dunning notice and receive the payment including interest.
Content used after the end of the contract
Situation: A brand continues to use videos of a creator in ads a year after the end of the contract.
Legal assessment: The rights of use were limited to six months.
Our approach: We demand omission and a license fee for the additional use.
Contractual penalty for competing product
Situation: A creator casually shows a competing product, the brand demands a contractual penalty.
Legal assessment: Whether the exclusivity is violated depends on the wording.
Our approach: We reject the claim and reach an agreement.
Deepening
Whether discrepancies in the implementation of campaigns, unpaid remuneration or disputes about rights of use: cooperation between influencers, agencies and brands harbor legal potential for conflict. Our law firm will support you with the Conflict resolution – out of court and, if necessary, also in court.
Act legally in the event of contractual problems
We check whether contractual obligations have been complied with and whether there are any entitlements to fees, compensation for damages or omission. In doing so, we resort to our Expertise in contract review and negotiation back.
Out-of-court solutions preferred
Our priority is fast, practical solutions. Through Strategic legal advice and goal-oriented communication with the other side, many conflicts can be without court proceedings solve.
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When it comes to a fight
If there are legal disputes, we will resolutely represent your interests in court. our experienced lawyers take over theirs Legal representation nationwide.
Typical conflict issues in cooperation:
- Delayed or failed payments
- Unclear service content or agreements
- Problems with the Use of content (e.g. picture and video rights)
- Violation of Personal rights
- Inappropriate or surprising contract clauses
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