Jellycat continue the fight against copycat products
With the demand for product dupes continuing to rise, brands are facing increasing pressure to actively protect and enforce their existing IP.
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I want to use an AI system for work. How do I manage the risks? (Part 2)
Over the last few years, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has been transforming business operations. In Part 1 we outlined some of the legal, operational, and governance risks that businesses should pay attention to… But what can you do to mitigate these for your business?
If Buying Isn’t Owning: What Sony’s Digital Future Means for Consumers
When you pay £70 for a game, what exactly do you own? Sony’s decision to end physical PlayStation game discs has reignited a debate that reaches far beyond gaming, touching on digital ownership, consumer protection, and the growing gap between buying a product and licensing access to one…
Peppa Pig wins copyright infringement claim
The owners of the Peppa Pig franchise recently made a successful application for summary judgment in the High Court after a Vietnamese company used Peppa Pig audio clips in another children’s cartoon.
ECJ clarification: When smaller platforms risk losing the Hosting Exemption
When does your platform’s algorithm cross the line from neutral hosting to active control… and expose your business to liability for users’ questionable content? A recent judgment from The European Court of Justice sets out some guidance for smaller platforms and app providers relying on the “Hosting Exemption”.
I want to use an AI system for work. What are the risks? (Part 1)
Over the last few years, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has been transforming business operations by allowing businesses to automate a wide variety of tasks that previously took more time to do manually. But what are some of the risks for your business in using AI systems at work?
Court of Appeal rules on trade mark licence termination rights
Trade mark licence terminable on reasonable notice despite express one-sided termination rights
Package of stronger new laws to tackle overdue payments
Government publishes its response to the 2025 late payments consultation.
Trade Marks: Does registering a phrase mean that you own it?
A small business, Allie Rose Co. has surrendered its US trade mark for the phrase “Hot Girls Read” following criticism on social media.
Engaging an agency or influencer: What should the contract say?
Many businesses now rely on external partners to support their marketing, either through traditional marketing agencies or social media influencers. If your business is engaging either, the contract should clearly allocate responsibilities, set approval processes, and address the legal and reputational risks that can arise from advertising activity.
High Court delivers key ruling on Building Liability Orders (BLO)
The High Court has ruled in the case of Crest Nicholson v Ardmore Construction Ltd on the widened scope of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) and the circumstances in which BLOs will be made against associated companies
SKY Betting Case provides objective answer on consent
The Court of Appeal’s decision in RTM v Bonne Terre Ltd and Hestview Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 488 has provided clarity for businesses that consent to personalised marketing and data processing should be judged to an objective standard rather than subjectively with reference to an individual’s state of mind.