The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) introduces a welcome reform that will reshape how charities manage their marketing communications and uphold data protection rules.
The footballer’s successful registration of trade marks to protect his identity from unauthorised use is a reminder of how valuable “assets” can be protected.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched its first investigations under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC) into the online pricing practices of eight companies, which includes driving schools, ticket resellers, homeware and appliance retailers and a gym.
From 1 January 2026, owners of comparable trade marks will no longer be able to rely on use of the trade mark in the EU to defend their rights in the UK.
With major reforms to consumer subscription contracts on the horizon under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA), businesses must prepare to adapt their processes and documentation to meet the new requirements ahead of the expected implementation in Autumn 2026.
A recent case in which the High Court found a UK company liable for copyright infringement and passing off after distributing wine bottles featuring labels supplied by an Argentinian winery acts a salutary lesson for all UK importers
We take a look at a couple of trade mark decisions involving large sportswear brands Adidas and Umbro which help to clarify when similarity causes confusion in the eyes of the consumers.
The Court of Appeal has recently held in DAZN Limited v Coupang Corp [2025] EWCA Civ 1083 that a binding contract had been formed between DAZN and Coupang for the sub-licencing of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 broadcasting rights through informal messages exchanged via emails and WhatsApp, even though no formal contract had been signed.
The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s decision that a director and minority shareholder was not personally liable for a breach of confidence because he did not know (nor suspect) that there was a duty of confidence (despite the company signing an NDA, and the director being involved in an initial meeting).
