11 November 2025Publication
Do LLMs actually store data?
Why the decision of the Munich I Regional Court in the Dispute GEMA vs OpenAI is more than a copyright dispute.
We support our clients in protecting and exploiting their creations in a variety of industries – from technology and IT to media and fashion. We help our clients audit their existing policies and licences to strengthen their rights.
In a world where new technology allows material to be shared at a rapid pace, both online and in more traditional outlets, we help organisations to enforce copyright and database rights and defend claims. And we’re experienced in disputes involving the misuse of private information and public interest disclosures. We also work with government agencies to enforce rights and take legal proceedings in connection with anti-counterfeiting and piracy.
We’re experts in protecting confidential information and trade secrets and regularly act for employers to protect against misuse of software, data and other materials by former employees. We act swiftly to protect the interests of our clients. We secure urgent, interim relief from the courts. And we’re experienced in disputes involving the misuse of private information and public interest disclosures.
Our core services include
- Analysis of copyright and IP protection generally for a variety of works including software, data, films, music, art, clothing and household products
- Preparation and review of relevant agreements including employment contracts, freelancer and contractor agreements, other IP assignments and licences for authorised use
- Enforcement of IP rights, including cease and desist campaigns, take-down procedures, blocking injunctions, customs actions and court proceedings
Our experience
CAPCO
Our client brought a complex claim for the misuse of its confidential information and IP, as well as fraud, by its former management and employees of its English sub-division. The claim involved damages of over $400m and confidential information and IP in a blockchain-based banking platform. The case raised ground-breaking issues in the UK on the scope of copyright for computer software, and blockchain and smart contract technology, as well as the interplay with trade secret protection under the Trade Secrets Directive.
Fashion brands
We represent several leading fashion brands, from designer labels to high-street, fast fashion clothing companies. We enforce clothing designs against competitors to restrain copycat clothing and secure significant damages. We have also defended claims brought against global retailers specialising in trendy clothing and accessories.
Investment funds
We advise a number of clients on the risks associated with scraping and mining third party data. This is a hot topic as big data is driving the development of new products and services, and emerging technologies like AI and IoT. With a greater awareness of data ownership and £100m+ fines for data misuse, our analysis is often multi-jurisdictional and technically complex (depending where data is scraped, stored and used). It also means we deal with related copyright, database right, data privacy and contractual issues.
Key contacts
If you have any questions, contact a member of the Copyrights, Database Rights & Confidential Information team for assistance:
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