Rehkatsch Law Firm | Cologne & Berlin
Patrick Rehkatsch
Specialist Attorney for Copyright and Media Law · Trademark Law · Founder of the Law Firm
Attorney Specializing in Copyright and Media Law
Awarded the title of “Specialist Attorney” since 2013. The title is conferred by the State Bar Association upon demonstration of specialized theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Meets the annual continuing education requirement under § 15 FAO—expertise is continuously updated and reviewed.
Patrick Rehkatsch
Since 2003, Patrick Rehkatsch has been advising clients on all matters related to trademark law, copyright and media law, and the entertainment industry. He combines his legal expertise with many years of experience in the music and media industries—a combination that makes all the difference in trademark and entertainment matters.
Areas of Practice
Key Areas of Legal Advice
Trademark Law
Trademark registration, search, and defense—nationally, throughout the EU, and internationally.
Copyright
Protection of creative works, licensing, and enforcement of exploitation rights.
Media Law
Press, personality, and freedom of speech rights for public figures.
Entertainment Law
Contracts and consulting services for artists, labels, producers, and social media acts.
Career
Legal career and experience in the media industry
Legal Career
since 2013
Attorney Specializing in Copyright and Media Law
Awarded by the State Bar Association
Demonstrated specialized knowledge and experience; ongoing professional development in accordance with § 15 FAO.
since July 2003
Founder & Owner
Rehkatsch Law Firm, Cologne / Berlin
Establishment and management of a law firm specializing in entertainment, copyright, media, and trademark law.
since July 2001
Legal Clerk
Cologne Regional Court
Case before the Trademark and Competition Chamber.
June–July 2000
Delegate (Head of Delegation, ELSA)
United Nations, New York
Led the ELSA NGO Group (The European Law Students' Association) during the negotiations on the Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
May 1999 – May 2000
Legal Practitioner
Lichte, Schramm & Scheuermann, Attorneys at Law, Cologne / Bonn
July–August 1996
Intern
German Embassy in Paris
June–July 1994
Internship / Work Experience
District Attorney's Office, Lubbock County (Texas, USA)
An inside look at the U.S. criminal justice system at the district attorney's office.
Industry & Media Experience
1995 – Dec. 2000
Marketing / TV Promotion (Freelance)
Universal Music
1996 – 1999
Marketing / TV Promotion (Freelance)
Sony, Edel Records, Kontor Records, Berlin Music
Education
1992
High School Diploma
Freiherr-vom-Stein High School, Berlin
Memberships
Professional networks and associations
International Association of Entertainment Lawyers
A global network of approximately 200 entertainment lawyers
Cologne Bar Association
Admissions Chamber – grants the title of certified specialist attorney
Intellectual Property & Media Working Group (DAV)
Forum on Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Media Law at the German Bar Association
Volunteering & Community Service
Community Involvement and Volunteer Work
Previously served as a volunteer on the Football Sports Court of the Middle Rhine Football Association, Rhein-Erft District (Junior Disciplinary Committee).
Attorney Rehkatsch supports the Cologne Carnival and is a member of the Corps à la Suite of the Jan von Werth Carnival Society.
Full resume: LinkedIn profile. Email: patrick@rehkatsch.de
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