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We keep you informed about the latest regulatory developments, industry trends, and practical solutions. Benefit from in-depth expertise and valuable insights to future-proof your compliance strategy. \* Please click on the headline or image to read the complete news. ## Wolfram Kühn ![Wolfram Kühn](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/6783864/Wolfram_Kuehn.jpg) Find me on: ### Recent Posts ### 25 Aug 2026 ### [Copyright Levies in Bulgaria: To be reinstated before the end of this year?](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/copyright-levies-in-bulgaria-to-be-reinstated-before-the-end-of-this-year) On 25 , Aug 2026 | In | By Wolfram Kühn [![Copyright Levies in Bulgaria: To be reinstated before the end of this year?](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(17)-1.png?width=550&name=1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(17)-1.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/copyright-levies-in-bulgaria-to-be-reinstated-before-the-end-of-this-year) Not all countries compensate copyright holders for the right to private copying based on a device-based levy system. However, in all countries, authors, artists and creative professionals are compensated in some way for the restriction of their rights to their own works. Only in Bulgaria, although a remuneration system exists in name, has this not ... ### 26 Mar 2026 ### [Refund of Copyright Levies – What the “bluechip” ECJ Ruling Means for Providers](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/refund-of-copyright-levies-what-the-bluechip-ecj-ruling-means-for-providers) On 26 , Mar 2026 | In | By Wolfram Kühn [![Refund of Copyright Levies – What the “bluechip” ECJ Ruling Means for Providers](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bluechip-Ruling.png?width=550&name=Bluechip-Ruling.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/refund-of-copyright-levies-what-the-bluechip-ecj-ruling-means-for-providers) This is good news for businesses: The highly anticipated ECJ ruling in the “bluechip” case (C-822/24) confirms the core principle of the obligation to pay copyright levies. This obligation applies only if it is likely that the devices and storage media will be used for private copying. Now, this finding is neither new nor surprising; it has been ... ### 12 Mar 2026 ### [Outlook 2026: Trends and Forecasts for Copyright Levies](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/outlook-2026-trends-and-forecasts-for-copyright-levies) On 12 , Mar 2026 | In | By Wolfram Kühn [![Outlook 2026: Trends and Forecasts for Copyright Levies](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outlook%20Cl.png?width=550&name=Outlook%20Cl.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/outlook-2026-trends-and-forecasts-for-copyright-levies) In copyright law, questions surrounding AI training continue to dominate public debate, particularly regarding remuneration for AI input. At the same time, there are remuneration models for the use of works, but these are currently taking a backseat. At the same time, there is a greater need for adjustment and change than before for device levies. ... ### 04 Feb 2026 ### [Supreme Court confirms Copyright Levies on Cloud Storage](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/supreme-court-confirms-copyright-levies-on-cloud-storage) On 04 , Feb 2026 | In | By Wolfram Kühn [![Supreme Court confirms Copyright Levies on Cloud Storage](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CL%20Cloud%20Storage.png?width=550&name=CL%20Cloud%20Storage.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/supreme-court-confirms-copyright-levies-on-cloud-storage) In Austria, the Supreme Court (OGH) has now also ruled that cloud storage falls under the copyright levy system. This means that all court instances have been gone through and the matter has been finally decided. Providers now have no choice but to include the corresponding levies in their service packages, report regularly to the relevant ... ### 18 Dec 2025 ### [Copyright Levies for Refurbished Devices Being Enforced](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/copyright-levies-for-refurbished-devices-being-enforced) On 18 , Dec 2025 | In | By Wolfram Kühn [![Copyright Levies for Refurbished Devices Being Enforced](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Handy%20Reparatur.png?width=550&name=Handy%20Reparatur.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/copyright-levies-for-refurbished-devices-being-enforced) The controversy surrounding copyright levies on refurbished devices, and thus ultimately on used devices, has recently taken a back seat. This is partly due to the levy claims on providers and operators of AI solutions, which are to be introduced as a flat-rate levy. However, the claims for levies targeting refurbishers remain and are currently ... ### 21 Aug 2025 ### [No Copyright Levies on Cloud Storage in Germany – Not Yet](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/no-copyright-levies-on-cloud-storage-in-germany-not-yet) On 21 , Aug 2025 | In | By Wolfram Kühn [![No Copyright Levies on Cloud Storage in Germany – Not Yet](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cloud%20Storage.png?width=550&name=Cloud%20Storage.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/no-copyright-levies-on-cloud-storage-in-germany-not-yet) In its ruling on 17 July 2025, Germany's highest court has once again confirmed its view that cloud service providers are not obliged to pay copyright levies (BGH, Ref. I ZB 82/24). However, the court itself makes it clear that this is a purely formal interpretation of the law. This situation cannot remain as is. For providers, the situation is ... ### 09 Jul 2025 ### [New Studies on Copyright Levies – in Europe and worldwide](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/new-studies-on-copyright-levies-in-europe-and-worldwide) On 09 , Jul 2025 | In | By Wolfram Kühn [![New Studies on Copyright Levies – in Europe and worldwide](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Studies%20Copyright%20Levies.png?width=550&name=New%20Studies%20Copyright%20Levies.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/new-studies-on-copyright-levies-in-europe-and-worldwide) For a long time, the key players in the field of copyright levies – industry, associations, and collecting societies – remained relatively quiet in the public debate. Negotiations were held, legislative initiatives pursued, and court rulings monitored. However, individual companies received little support, and there was a lack of overview and ... ### 08 May 2025 ### [Copyright Levies made easy: Where are the obligations, where are the rights?](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/copyright-levies-made-easy-where-are-the-obligations-where-are-the-rights) On 08 , May 2025 | In | By Wolfram Kühn [![Copyright Levies made easy: Where are the obligations, where are the rights?](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Quick%20Check_Copyright%20Levies.png?width=550&name=Quick%20Check_Copyright%20Levies.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/copyright-levies-made-easy-where-are-the-obligations-where-are-the-rights) Take the Copyright Levy Quick Check! Since copyright levies are often included in the sales price of smartphones, PCs, printers, or even individual components throughout Europe without any special indication, they are hardly noticeable. However, these levies are considerable. They often account for a significant percentage of the product price. ... ### 27 Mar 2025 ### [Another Step in the Reform of Private Copy Levies in Finland](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/another-step-in-the-reform-of-private-copy-levies-in-finland) On 27 , Mar 2025 | In | By Wolfram Kühn [![Another Step in the Reform of Private Copy Levies in Finland](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copyright%20Levies%20in%20Finland.png?width=550&name=Copyright%20Levies%20in%20Finland.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/another-step-in-the-reform-of-private-copy-levies-in-finland) Finland is often held up as a shining example when it comes to the need to reform device-based levy systems and to find alternatives to traditional copyright levies. Most recently, electronics industry association Digital Europe presented the ‘state budget model’ in Finland as a good alternative to copyright levies. But is this really a good ... ### 27 Jan 2025 ### [ECHA includes five hazardous chemicals in the Candidate List](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/echa-includes-five-hazardous-chemicals-in-the-candidate-list) On 27 , Jan 2025 | In | By Wolfram Kühn [![ECHA includes five hazardous chemicals in the Candidate List](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ECHA%20EN%201.png?width=550&name=ECHA%20EN%201.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/echa-includes-five-hazardous-chemicals-in-the-candidate-list) In addition to the single update last November, the European Chemicals Agency is expanding the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) to 247 entries. The newly included chemicals can harm both human health and the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and providing information to ... 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