

Dr Andreas Lober
Lawyer
Partner
- T +49 69 756095-582
- F +49 69 756095-512
- Frankfurt/Main
Competences
Games Industrial Property, Copyright & Advertising Law Information Technology & Telecommunication Law Media, Music, Entertainment, Culture, Publishing French DeskLanguages
Deutsch English FrenchExpert
Dr Andreas Lober
Career
Dr Andreas Lober is Partner at BEITEN BURKHARDT's Frankfurt office and co-head of the Practice Group IP/IT/Media.
He is interested in innovation, his work focuses on technology, digital business and electronic entertainment. A techie in his heart, he provides comprehensive advise to his clients, and he represents them in court and in arbitration cases, never forgetting about their economic aims.
Dr Andreas Lober studied law at the University of Tübingen and the University of Aix-en-Provence (France). He earned his doctoral degree from the University of Tübingen with a dissertation in the context of media law. He was admitted to the German Bar in 2001. Since 2015 he has been working with BEITEN BURKHARDT as Partner. Prior to joining BEITEN BURKHARDT, he was a partner at another law firm and held a senior position at an Internet Company. Dr Andreas Lober is a lecturer at Georg-August University in Göttingen.
Dr Andreas Lober is a "leading lawyer" in Media.
"Andreas Lober continues to be one of the best informed and connected gaming lawyers in Germany. Thanks to his comprehensive overview into the industry, he is able to draw conclusions very quickly."
(The Legal 500 Germany 2021)
The industry journal JUVE lists Dr. Andreas Lober as frequently recommended lawyer in the fields of Information Technology and Media.
"always a good choice for games companies", Client
(JUVE Handbook Commercial Law Firms 2020/2021)
Dr Andreas Lober is awarded "TOP Lawyer 2020" in the field of copyright law.
(WirtschaftsWoche 2020)
Dr Andreas Lober is recommended.
(The Legal 500 Germany 2020 and The Legal 500 EMEA 2020)
Andreas Lober is well known for his advice on gaming-related matters, assisting a range of clients in this sector with related copyright, data transfer and compliance issues, as well as matters regarding youth protection.
(Chambers Europe 2020)
The industry journal JUVE lists Dr Andreas Lober as frequently recommended lawyer in the fields of Information Technology and Media.
"very competent", "highly qualified and respected", Competitor; "a top dog for Games, Client
(JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms 2019/2020)
Dr Andreas Lober is "one of the prime addresses in the IT area". He is capable of "even finding absolutely practical solutions for the most complex challenges".
(Legal 500 Germany 2019 and Legal 500 EMEA 2019)
The industry journal JUVE lists Dr Andreas Lober as frequently recommended lawyer in the areas Information Technology and Media.
"pragmatic, great knowledge of the sector, solution-oriented", Client
(JUVE Handbook Commercial Law 2018/2019)
The industry journal JUVE lists Dr Andreas Lober as frequently recommended lawyer in the areas Information Technology and Media,
as well as one of the top five names in the games sector.
(JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien 2017/2018)
Dr Andreas Lober is considered an "excellent expert of the games industry.
(Legal 500 Germany 2018 & Legal 500 EMEA 2018)
A client describes him as "among the top lawyers in the field of video games in Europe."
(Chambers Europe 2018)
Dr Andreas Lober is highly respected in the gaming sector and is particularly recommended.
(Legal 500 Deutschland 2017 & The Legal 500 EMEA 2017)
Dr Andreas Lober is described by sources as "very quick and pragmatic." He advises prominent clients in the entertainment and gaming sectors.
(Chambers Europe 2017)
The daily Handelsblatt lists Andreas Lober as frequently recommended by colleagues in the media sector.
(Best Lawyers / Handelsblatt 2016)
Awards
Memberships
- ITechLaw
- Video Game Bar Association
- GAME Bundesverband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. (German Games Industry Association)
- Lexing Network
Publications / Lectures
Books:
Chapters: Contract Data Processing, Direct Marketing, Industry 4.0 in the Context of Data Protection, Data Protection and Privacy Impact Assessment, Processing of Personal Data of Minors on the Internet
Dr Andreas Lober
in: Datenschutz im Betrieb, Dr. Axel von Walter et al. (Ed.), Haufe-Lexware, Freiburg 2018
Publications:
Overview of the judicial practice on age rating
Dr Andeas Lober and Dr Florian Jäkel-Gottmann
in: MMR-Beilage 8/2020, p.8-13
Data Protection: The Closed Season Is Over
Dr Andreas Lober and Susanne Klein
in: Compliance-Newsletter, April 2019;
„Dead Rising 4 Decision Is No Free Ticket“
Dr Andreas Lober
in: GamesWirtschaft.de, 30 January 2017;
Smart Processes
Dr Andreas Lober (quotation)
in: PROFITS, 03/2016, p. 30 et seq.;
Mortal Kombat X: Fighting Game Marked by Age Rating
Dr Andreas Lober (quotation)
in: computerbild.de, 15 July 2015;
Does Google Violate Antitrust Law?
Dr Andreas Lober
in: gruenderszene.de, 29 October 2014;
Thou Shalt Not Address Others Informally!
Dr Andreas Lober
in: wrp – Wettbewerb in Recht und Praxis, 03/2014, p. 294-296;
Commentary on Decision of Federal Court of Justice, File Hosting Service
Dr Andreas Lober
in: wrp – Wettbewerb in Recht und Praxis, 10/2013, p. 1354/1355;
More than Notice and Takedown: Scarlet Revisited
Dr Andreas Lober
in: ITechLaw Journal, 2/2013;
Making Money with „Virtual Money“
Dr Andreas Lober
in: Casual Connect Magazine, Winter 2009, p. 27;
Bluff Program Banned, Regional Court Prohibits "Cheatbot" for Online Game
Dr Andreas Lober
in: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 22 July 2009;
Virtual Worlds Becoming Real: Second Life, World of Warcraft & Co: Fascination, Risks, Business
Dr Andreas Lober
in: Heise Zeitschriften Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, 2007, p. 1-50, 51-100, 101-end;
Right to Injunctive Relief Against Operator of Virtual Worlds and Online Games Because of User Generated Content
Dr Andreas Lober
in: CR, 10/2007, p. 647 et seq.;
Contracts in the MMO World
Dr Andreas Lober
in: Canadian Bar Association, 28 April 2007;
Virtual Worlds, Real Legal Problems
Dr Andreas Lober
in: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 29 November 2006, p. 25;
Suing the Creator - Is the Host of Virtual Worlds Liable Towards Their Users for Virtual Goods?
Dr Andreas Lober
in: CR, 2006, p. 837 et seq.;
Strong Advertising in Games
Dr Andreas Lober
in: games.markt, 04/06, p. 35;
Playfully Advertising: Legal Framework for Ingame Advertising
Dr Andreas Lober
in: MMR, 10/2006, p. 643 et seq.;
Protection of Minors on the Internet and in Mobile Entertainment
Dr Andreas Lober
in: K & R, 2005, p. 65 et seq.;
Money for Nothing? Dealing with Virtual Items and Characters
Dr Andreas Lober
in: MMR, 10/2005, p. 653 et seq.;
Competition Forces a Re-Positioning in Distribution
Dr Andreas Lober
in: Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen, 05/2005, p. 346 et seq.;
Antitrust Reform Involves the Implementation of Risk Management
Dr Andreas Lober
in: Frankfurt Allgemeine Zeitung, 28 July 2004, p. 19;
Changes in the German Unfair Competition Act - „Nothing but Kids!“
Dr Andreas Lober
in: games.markt, 04/04, p. 28;
German Unfair Competition Act: Freedom Is Not Unlimited „Clear the Ring for Price Competition?“
Dr Andreas Lober
in: games.markt, 14/04, p. 14 et seq.;
Free and Chargeable Use of Privacy Rights for Commercial Purposes in German and English Law - Also Comments to Decision of Regional Court Hamburg dated 25 April 2003 - Oliver Kahn ./. Electronic Arts
Dr Andreas Lober
in: ZUM, 8/9 2003, p. 658 et seq.;
The Show Must Go On: License Agreements in Insolvency
Dr Andreas Lober and Dr Tim Reinhard
in: K & R, 2003, p. 126 et seq.;
New Copyright and its Consequences
Dr Andreas Lober
in: DVD & Video Report, 21 August 2003, p. 26;
New Copyright and its Consequences
Dr Andreas Lober
in: Videowoche, 25 August 2003, p. 18;
Interested in a Second Helping? Copyright Contract Law and Websites
Dr Andreas Lober
in: K & R, 2002, p. 526 et seq.;
Entertainment Software Endangering Minors - No Piece of Cake
Dr Andreas Lober
in: CR, 2002, p.397 et seq.;
The IMS Health Decision of the European Commission: Copyright Knocked Out?
Dr Andreas Lober
in: GRUR Int., 2002, p. 7 et seq.
Lectures:
"Cybersecurity and Dataprotection by M&A-Transactions", Online Seminar, BEITEN BURKHARDT, 23 June 2020, toghether with Susanne Klein
"A 360 Degree View: Fraudulent Software – 'Doping' of Online Games“, @kit Konferenz 2019, 27 - 29 March in Berlin.
Blog articles
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Press articles
Press releases
Series
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