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Oct
Oct
The book *Civil Law Explorers* by Prof. Dr. Thomas Hoeren is being translated into Mandarin. The publisher C.H. Beck has licensed the relevant translation and distribution rights to Peking University Press. The book was written in 2001 during Hoeren’s time as a law professor at the University of Düsseldorf in collaboration with particularly dedicated and […]
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Oct
Oct
When AI generates evidence, influences corporate decisions, or draws on copyrighted works, who is responsible—and how should the law respond? These questions brought together researchers from Georgia, Germany, and Italy at our international research seminar on AI and data law. Six groups explored copyright and AI training; liability for AI-generated output; AI regulation and public […]
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Oct
Oct
The Institute for Information, Telecommunications, and Media Law (ITM) at the University of Münster has launched the third edition of its English-language Law of the Digital Economy program. The opening session combined practical insights into corporate AI adoption with an examination of overlapping European data legislation. Professor Thomas Hoeren welcomed the participants and outlined the […]
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Oct
Oct
The final session of the 2025/2026 continuing education program “Law of the Digital Economy” was successfully completed by more than 200 participants from all over the world. More than 60 graduates attended a certificate ceremony at the end of September at the ITM premises, proudly received their certificates, and celebrated with the organizers afterward. My […]
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Sep
Sep
Effective December 31, 2026, the Association for the Promotion of the Münster Center for Intellectual Property Law (Verein zur Förderung der Forschungsstelle für Gewerblichen Rechtsschutz Münster e. V.) will be dissolved. At the same time, the Research Center for Intellectual Property Law will be closed. This marks the end of many years of the association’s […]
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Aug
Aug
More than 100 students have successfully completed the free course on AI ethics and law. Here are some of their reactions: “I am pleased to have successfully completed the semester-long AI Officer Training Course at the Institute for Information, Telecommunications, and Media Law (ITM) at the University of Münster. Many thanks to Prof. Dr. Thomas […]
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Aug
Aug
Today, I had the pleasure of welcoming Nino Mdinaradze to the Institute for Information, Telecommunications, and Media Law (ITM) at the University of Münster. Nino is a Ph.D. researcher at New Vision University (Georgia), where her doctoral research focuses on artificial intelligence and medical law. We had a lively discussion on several current issues at […]
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Jul
Jul
I am pleased to announce the publication of *Law of the Digital Economy*, edited by Philip Arne Mayer and me and published by Tectum Verlag. This volume brings together a selection of outstanding essays written by participants in our international certificate program, “Law of the Digital Economy,” at the Institute for Information, Telecommunications, and Media […]
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Jul
Jul
The Art Law Clinic Münster is pleased to announce the publication of the third edition of its guide. The guide is aimed specifically at artists and offers clear, practical guidance on legal issues that regularly arise in the day-to-day life of an artist. The new edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include additional […]
