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.
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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.
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.
Mum fumes over daughter's 'wife' role in nativity play
A mother is 'itching' to confront her child's school after her six-year-old was cast as 'the Innkeeper's wife'. The festive row has sparked a fierce debate online about casual sexism in education.
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.
Paranormal Activity Play Review: West End Horror
The Paranormal Activity stage play at London's Ambassadors Theatre delivers masterful horror, leaving audiences terrified and awestruck. Read our full review of the spine-chilling production.
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.
Five-Hour D&D Play Initiative Transforms Theatre
Discover how Initiative, a groundbreaking five-hour play about Dungeons & Dragons, creates profound audience commitment through immersive storytelling at New York's Public Theatre.
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.
World Cup Play-Offs: Draw Date and Teams Confirmed
Sixteen European nations, including the Home Nations and Italy, discover their World Cup play-off fate this Thursday. Find out who they will face in the high-stakes knockout matches.
Nigeria vs DR Congo: World Cup Play-Off Final
Nigeria and DR Congo clash in a high-stakes CAF play-off final. The winner keeps their 2026 World Cup dream alive, advancing to the intercontinental play-offs. Follow the crucial match live.
Nigeria vs DR Congo: World Cup Play-off Final Details
Watch Nigeria battle DR Congo for a World Cup play-off spot live on FIFA+. Kick-off is 7pm GMT on Sunday 16 November. Don't miss this crucial clash!
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.
The Serious Case for Children's Play: Why It Matters
New research reveals play is fundamental to children's wellbeing and development, yet it's increasingly undervalued in modern society. Experts demand serious policy changes.
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.
This Little Earth: Haunting climate drama electrifies London
Jessica Norman's powerful new play at Arcola Theatre delivers a visceral exploration of environmental collapse and human resilience in our warming world.
The Silent Crisis: Stifling Free Thought Before Speech
In an era obsessed with policing language, we're facing a more fundamental threat: the erosion of our ability to think freely and critically before we even speak.
Who Owns Einstein? The Battle for History's Greatest Mind
Delve into the extraordinary courtroom struggle for control of Albert Einstein's image and legacy. Discover how universities, corporations and heirs fought to claim ownership of the 20th century's most iconic face in this gripping intellectual property dr
British architect claims Dubai stole eco-city design
Award-winning British architect Baharash Bagherian claims Dubai authorities appropriated his revolutionary 'Oasis' eco-city concept worth £1.5 billion, raising serious questions about intellectual property rights in international development projects.
Fashion giants accused of Superman copyright exploitation
Major UK retailers including Monsoon, River Island and Zara are facing legal scrutiny for allegedly using expired Superman copyrights in their clothing designs without proper attribution.
Smucker's Sues Trader Joe's Over Sandwich Copycat Claims
J.M. Smucker Co. sues Trader Joe's for allegedly copying their popular Uncrustables with similar sealed sandwiches, sparking a major intellectual property dispute in the grocery sector.
Man dies after falling through play centre skylight
A family day out turns to tragedy as a man falls through a skylight at a children's play centre in St Helens, prompting urgent safety investigations.
PlayStation State of Play: Start Time & Game Reveals
Everything you need to know about Sony's upcoming State of Play broadcast, including exact UK start time, what major PlayStation games to expect, and how to watch live.
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