James Martin loses legal fight over name trademark
TV chef James Martin has been blocked from trademarking his name for drinks after a legal dispute with a Scotch whisky firm. The Intellectual Property Office ruled in favour of Macdonald & Muir.
Category : Search result: intellectual disability
James Martin loses trademark battle over his name
TV chef James Martin has been blocked from trademarking his name for drinks after a legal dispute with a Scotch whisky firm. The Intellectual Property Office ruled in favour of Macdonald & Muir.
Bakery Boss Fined £345k for Exploiting Disabled Teen
A Sydney bakery owner forced a teen with an intellectual disability to fund business costs and a family holiday. The court has ordered over £345,000 in compensation and penalties. Read the shocking details.
Betty Boop, Blondie enter public domain in 2026
Classic characters Betty Boop and Blondie will become public property on 1 Jan 2026, joining iconic detectives and Golden Age films. Explore the cultural shift and its creative implications.
Asda payout after driver's 'not disabled' comment to customer
A man with fibromyalgia and autism received a four-figure settlement from Asda after a delivery driver questioned his disability. The driver has since left the company. Read the full story.
Charity CEO turns down MBE over disability 'scapegoating'
Tressa Burke, head of Glasgow Disability Alliance, declined a New Year Honour, citing government policies she says demonise disabled people. Read her powerful statement.
Book links Gramsci and Arnold on cultural crisis
A new work examines the shared ground between Antonio Gramsci and Matthew Arnold, offering fresh insight into modern cultural and political fractures. Discover the analysis.
Artists Win Boost in UK AI Copyright Battle
A government consultation reveals overwhelming support for protecting artists' copyright from AI mining. Dua Lipa and Elton John back the campaign. Read the latest.
Ex-Spy Chief: China's 'Industrial-Scale' Tech Theft
Former CSIS head David Vigneault warns of China's systematic espionage targeting Western universities and firms for military tech. He calls for vigilance and data sovereignty.
Johnny Cash Estate Sues Coca-Cola Over Voice
Johnny Cash's estate is taking legal action against Coca-Cola, alleging the unauthorised use of his voice in a national ad campaign. Discover the details of the lawsuit.
Apple TV's The Hunt Postponed Over Plagiarism
Apple TV+ postpones French thriller The Hunt starring Benoît Magimel following plagiarism allegations linking it to a 1976 action film. Read the full story.
Kendall Resets AI Policy: Artists Must Be Paid
UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall pledges to reset AI copyright debate, siding with artists against tech firms scraping work without payment. Read the latest developments.
Sweaty Betty offers £4k in slogan dispute with trainer
Personal trainer Georgina Cox reveals Sweaty Betty offered £4,000 settlement to stop challenging use of her 'Wear The Damn Shorts' slogan. Read the full story of this body confidence campaign dispute.
British architect cleared in Dubai design theft case
Baharash Bagherian, a British architect, is cleared of all criminal charges in Dubai after a 16-month ordeal he calls a 'living nightmare'. Read his full story.
Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51
Acclaimed disability rights activist and author Alice Wong, a 'luminary of the disability justice movement', has died. Discover her powerful legacy and vision for a more inclusive world.
Eminem Sues Australian Brand 'Swim Shady'
A former South Sydney Rabbitohs executive is fighting Eminem over his Swim Shady brand name. Discover the details of this bizarre international trademark dispute.
Amazon Sues Perplexity AI Over Copyright Claims
Tech giant Amazon launches legal action against AI startup Perplexity, accusing it of systematically scraping copyrighted content without permission in escalating AI copyright battle.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
Small biz owner faces L'Oréal in trademark tribunal
Independent business owner Kelly Gibson faces multinational corporation L'Oréal at intellectual property tribunal over trademark dispute that could set precedent for small UK businesses.
DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.
Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination
JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
Wheelchair users fight patronising attitudes daily
An eye-opening exploration of the daily microaggressions and condescending attitudes wheelchair users face, and why changing social perceptions matters more than pity.
DWP changes PIP assessment rules after tribunal ruling
A landmark tribunal ruling has forced the DWP to rewrite disability assessment guidance after a woman's PIP claim was rejected for wearing a bra during her assessment, sparking widespread criticism of the system.
DWP reveals why PIP payments are being restricted
The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on controversial new restrictions affecting Personal Independence Payment claims, revealing the data-driven approach behind the changes affecting vulnerable claimants across the UK.
Motability scheme costs £275m extra under Labour
Labour's controversial changes to disability vehicle scheme spark outrage as costs soar by £275 million, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill while disabled users face uncertainty.
Page 1 of 4