Ars Boni Ars Boni 598 Rechtschreibung Dr. Alexander Grenzner
Nov 2, 2025
Dr. Alexander Grenzner, a legal scholar specializing in software copyright law, discusses his dissertation on the need for updates to EU software copyright by 2025. He delves into historical contexts, including the origins of the Software Directive and international treaties influencing current laws. Grenzner highlights how technological shifts, like the rise of SaaS and open source, impact legal frameworks. He also shares insights on a recent ECJ ruling that affected his research and reflects on balancing his PhD with professional commitments.
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Directive Outdated For Modern Software
- Grenzner finds the 2009 Software Directive increasingly mismatched to 2025 technological realities like SaaS, open source, and AI.
- He concludes the Directive needs targeted updates to remain effective across modern software models.
Law Lagging Behind Tech Change
- Grenzner links legal gaps to fast technical change since the 1990s and treaties from the mid-1990s.
- He highlights that substantive parts of EU software law stem from much earlier technological contexts and may not fit today.
From Media Internships To A Focused Dissertation
- Grenzner recounts his academic path: LMU studies, media internships, and growing passion for copyright law.
- He chose the Software Directive because it combined his interest in IP and technology and was academically timely.
