Copyright & related rights

In copyright, disruption is king. The way in which content is delivered, consumed – and misused – has changed out of all recognition in just two decades. 

At Bird & Bird, we offer deep, cross-sector copyright law expertise - spanning traditional works, digital media, gaming, AI, and beyond. We advise on everything from ownership and licensing to infringement, collective rights, and global enforcement.

Our team is at the forefront of AI and copyright law, tackling emerging issues like training data, generative content, and digital platform liability. But our strength lies in breadth: we support creators, studios, publishers, platforms and developers across industries - from music and film to software, gaming and immersive content.

With a fusion of legal, technical and commercial insight, we help you protect, monetise and future-proof your IP - wherever and however it’s used.

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Rebecca O'Kelly-Gillard

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UK

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Dr. Niels Lutzhöft, LL.M.

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Germany

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Benoit Van Asbroeck

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Belgium

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Manon Rieger-Jansen

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Netherlands

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“Shambles” TV show format not protected by copyright as a dramatic work

Feb 12 2025

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The UK’s New Consultation on AI and Copyright: Purr-suing Balance?

Dec 19 2024

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International Comparative Legal Guide - Copyright 2025

Oct 28 2024

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Accolades

One impressed client appreciates Bird & Bird's ability "to cut through the noise and provide practical and commercial advice."

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022

“The team is technically brilliant and commercially savvy, with a strong collaborative approach"

Legal 500 2021

‘The team is super-experienced in the copyright and licensing areas – both at analysing and advising on very technical commercial and legal issues, and also in strategising and leading us through complex disputes. ‘

Legal 500 UK 2021

“Industry knowledge. Excellence in representing the interests of its clients. Speed. Absolute knowledge of the law”

Legal 500 2021

A client lauds the firm's deep knowledge, explaining that its lawyers "act for lots of IT clients so we know they'll be up to speed on specific areas and we are not paying for them to learn. They are specialists in the area and very proficient in the legal advice they give."

Chambers Europe-wide 2020

One client cited the firm's international capacity: "What I appreciate about them is that they have the correct contacts, lawyers and knowledge to navigate regulations and give the correct advice. They have this ability in jurisdictions all around the globe, including areas where it is very difficult to get reliable advice."

Chambers Global-wide 2020

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News Applications are now open for the second cohort of the European Blockchain Sandbox

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Deal Bird & Bird assisted MTV Oy in a major copyright dispute

Dec 20 2023

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Deal Finland’s IP team advises IKH in managing and developing its trademark portfolio

Jun 21 2022

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News Multiple wins for Bird & Bird IP team at the 17th Annual Managing IP (MIP) Awards

Jun 16 2022

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News Bird & Bird ATMD continues to be featured in The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2022 List

Nov 15 2021

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Deal Bird & Bird advises Elite World Group on new venture for the creation of digital talents and models

Aug 03 2020

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