Jan Hegemann
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About
Provided by Jan Hegemann
Practice Areas
Jan Hegemann's practice focuses on copyrights, press and media, arts, and entertainment. His clients include publishing companies, the Federal Government, universities, artists and art collectors.
Career
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Dr. iur.). Prior to joining Raue in 2001, Jan Hegemann worked with leading German and international law firms. He has been awarded honorary professorships in 2002 and 2006.
Professional Memberships
German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR); German-Japanese Lawyers’ Association (DJJV); Study Council on Press Law and Freedom of the Press
Publications
Jan Hegemann has authored numerous publications on press, media, and IP issues. His works include: Muenchener Anwaltshandbuch Urheber- und Medienrecht and the International Libel and Privacy Handbook, Chapter “Germany”.
Languages Spoken
German, English
Chambers Review
Europe
Jan Hegemann is held in high esteem for his expertise in complex contentious and non-contentious media law mandates ranging from copyright and injunctions to freedom of expression and press law issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is a really good lawyer and litigator."
"Jan Hegemann is an extremely good lawyer, very prudent and with very good judgement. He's also a good adviser who doesn't shy away from giving his opinion even when it comes to difficult questions."
"He is a really good lawyer and litigator."
"Jan Hegemann is an extremely good lawyer, very prudent and with very good judgement. He's also a good adviser who doesn't shy away from giving his opinion even when it comes to difficult questions."
Articles, highlights and press releases
5 items provided by Raue
Prof Dr Jan Hegemann appointed to the Committee for Media Law of the German Federal Bar Association
Prof. Dr. Jan Hegemann, a lawyer specialising in press law and freedom of speech matters as well as copyright and publishing law and a partner at Raue, has been appointed by the presidency of the German Federal Bar Association (BRAK) to the newly created Committee on Media Law.
Ahmad Mansour Reaches Cease-and-Desist Agreement with Raue Against Online Magazine
Raue successfully represented integration and Islamism expert Ahmad Mansour against the online magazine “Hyphen” and obtained a cease-and-desist order.
Raue Advises Zeitsprung on Feature Film "Lieber Thomas“
Berlin, 4 March 2022 - Raue advised Zeitsprung on the production of the feature film "Lieber Thomas" (Dear Thomas). The film has been shortlisted for the German Film Award.
Raue Advises Zeitsprung on Documentary "The Schettino Files"
Berlin, January 14, 2022 – Raue advised Zeitsprung on the production of the Documentary „The Schettino Files".
Raue advises LOOKSfilm on the documentary series Colonia Dignidad
Berlin, 1 October 2021 – The six-part documentary series COLONIA DIGNIDAD. EINE DEUTSCHE SEKTE IN CHILE, a co-production of LOOKSfilm, Netflix, WDR, SWR, ARTE, Canal 13, and Surreal Films will launch on Netflix. Raue comprehensively advised LOOKSfilm on copyright and personal rights issues.
Prof Dr Jan Hegemann appointed to the Committee for Media Law of the German Federal Bar Association
Prof. Dr. Jan Hegemann, a lawyer specialising in press law and freedom of speech matters as well as copyright and publishing law and a partner at Raue, has been appointed by the presidency of the German Federal Bar Association (BRAK) to the newly created Committee on Media Law.
Ahmad Mansour Reaches Cease-and-Desist Agreement with Raue Against Online Magazine
Raue successfully represented integration and Islamism expert Ahmad Mansour against the online magazine “Hyphen” and obtained a cease-and-desist order.
Raue Advises Zeitsprung on Feature Film "Lieber Thomas“
Berlin, 4 March 2022 - Raue advised Zeitsprung on the production of the feature film "Lieber Thomas" (Dear Thomas). The film has been shortlisted for the German Film Award.
Raue Advises Zeitsprung on Documentary "The Schettino Files"
Berlin, January 14, 2022 – Raue advised Zeitsprung on the production of the Documentary „The Schettino Files".
Raue advises LOOKSfilm on the documentary series Colonia Dignidad
Berlin, 1 October 2021 – The six-part documentary series COLONIA DIGNIDAD. EINE DEUTSCHE SEKTE IN CHILE, a co-production of LOOKSfilm, Netflix, WDR, SWR, ARTE, Canal 13, and Surreal Films will launch on Netflix. Raue comprehensively advised LOOKSfilm on copyright and personal rights issues.
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