Eva Vonau

Experience

Prof. Dr. Eva Vonau is a partner at VC Rechtsanwälte and a specialist lawyer for copyright and media law as well as IT law. Before founding VC LEGAL with Dr. Jann Cornels, she was a partner in a boutique law firm specializing in intellectual property protection and worked at one of the leading international large law firms focused on industrial property protection. She regularly advises on copyright, media, and competition law, e-commerce, and intellectual property, representing clients in the development of protection strategies, court and out-of-court proceedings, and contract negotiations. Additionally, she supports clients with the legal compliance of internet offerings, advertising campaigns, and business models.

Specialty

Eva Vonau’s specialty lies in copyright, media, and IT law. She brings a unique perspective due to her background as a trained media designer in image and sound, enabling her to communicate effectively with clients in media, technology, and creative sectors. Her practice areas include intellectual property law, media law, competition law, e-commerce, and related contractual and litigation matters.

Education

Eva Vonau holds a doctorate and is a professor specializing in internet, media, and data protection law. Prior to her legal studies, she completed vocational training as a media designer in image and sound, which complements her legal expertise in media-related legal issues.

• Recognized Intellectual Property Lawyer: Eva Vonau has been recognized since 2025 as a leading intellectual property lawyer in Hamburg, Germany, particularly noted for her expertise in media law at VC LEGAL.

• Partner at VC LEGAL: She is a partner at VC LEGAL, specializing as a certified lawyer in copyright and media law as well as IT law, bringing a unique perspective from her background as a media designer for image and sound.

• Leadership and Memberships: Eva Vonau holds leadership roles as a partner and is an active member of several professional organizations including the German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property and Copyright (GRUR), the Hamburg Lawyers Association (HAV), and the Association of Women Entrepreneurs (VDU).

• Academic and Professional Contributions: She regularly publishes scholarly articles in legal journals on copyright, media, and competition law, contributing significantly to the field's body of knowledge.

• Major Case and Client Representation: Eva Vonau advises clients on all aspects of copyright, media, and competition law, including e-commerce and intellectual property protection strategies, representing them in both judicial and extrajudicial proceedings, as well as contract negotiations.