Artificial Intelligence (AI) Law

Through our in-depth legal advice in the field of artificial intelligence, companies can make the most of the technology’s opportunities while minimizing legal risks.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important in the modern economy and poses not only technical but also new legal challenges for companies. Legal issues connected to the use of AI include a variety of aspects that are crucial for corporate success and risk minimization. Companies must ensure that the use of AI is not only efficient and innovative, but also legally compliant. This requires comprehensive legal advice that covers all relevant aspects. Through our in-depth legal advice in the field of artificial intelligence, companies can make the most of the opportunities offered by technology while minimizing legal risks.

Service spectrum

Exemplary relevant topics in the field of Artificial Intelligence Law:

Corporate: Supervisory board and management board duties regarding the use of AI
M&A: Due diligence topics related to AI in company takeovers and hedging of legal risks in the associated corporate contracts
IT Law: Negotiation and drafting of cooperation and project agreements on AI software
Compliance: Compliance with legal requirements for the use of AI in internal investigations, compliance with the requirements of the EU AI Act
Intellectual property: Protection of intellectual property in connection with AI, clearing of rights to training data and to AI work results

Data protection: Protection of personal data in the context of AI
Product liability/safety: Ensuring compliance with new EU law requirements for AI products and representation in corresponding disputes
Litigation and arbitration: Representation in AI-related disputes
Commercial: Contract drafting and resolution of liability cases related to the use of AI
Employment law: Individual and collective law aspects of the use of AI in companies

Client mandates (selection)

Advising the law publishing house C.H. Beck on the acquisition of a strategic stake in the legal AI provider Xayn/Noxtua
Advising a leading German car manufacturer on regulatory issues related to the use of AI
Advising an AI provider in the field of data pooling/federated learning, including data protection issues as well as the drafting of cooperation agreements and general terms and conditions
Advising an investment company on the acquisition of shares in an AI provider in the field of industrial goods distribution
Creation of general terms and conditions for AI providers in the field of media production
Advising numerous AI startups on subsidies (German Act on R&D Subsidies, [Forschungszulagengesetz; FZulG])
Advice on the enforcement of claims for and against AI providers
Litigation representation of AI providers