Dr. Wolfram Sauter is the only sworn expert of one of the German Chambers of Commerce who is available to assess musical issues.
Dr. Wolfram Sauter gives advice on all licensing issues. Well-known composers, the phono industry, advertising companies with their advertising agencies, the ordinary courts and their copyright chambers have valued his knowledge and advice for over 25 years.
The Zoodiak Publishing Ltd., founded by Dr. Sauter, its managing director Annette Lanzinger and all employees rely on him as an advisor, mentor and trainer.
Recently, Dr. Sauter's team has also included the musicologist and junior expert Benjamin Gast, with whom he shares his experiences and insights.
- Expert opinion on plagiarism allegations
- Research and identification of right holders of musical works
- AI-powered forensic sample testing
- Preliminary search for sound‑alikes
- Examination of the protectability of jingles
- Assessment of the market customariness of litigious instances in the music business
- Advice on audits in the licensing business between companies
- Evaluation of publishers' catalogs for sale or in succession
Benjamin Gast is currently completing his master's degree in musicology at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich. At the same time, he is stepping forward in his training at the Chamber of Commerce with the aim of being sworn in as an expert alongside Dr. Sauter.
True musicologists see copyright as a privilege that defines the framework for preserving and maintaining artistic creation. As experts, we are committed to this idea and are passionate and conscientious about protecting the rights of our clients.
Dr. Wolfram Sauter
Dr. Wolfram Sauter
Benjamin Gast
