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.
Sunrise Clause Sees Couple Lose $2.6m Dream Home
A Brisbane couple face losing their luxury apartment after a developer used a 'sunrise clause' to tear up their contract and re-list the property for $1m more. Read their shocking story.
Couple's £2.6m Home Contract Torn Up Before Christmas
A retired couple face losing their luxury apartment after a developer used a 'sunrise clause' to cancel their contract and re-list it for £1m more. Read their shocking story.
2025 UK Property Hotspots & Cold Spots Revealed
New data reveals the UK's top 20 property hotspots and cold spots for 2025. See which postcodes saw the biggest price rises and falls, from Suffolk to Sunderland.
Australian Stars' 2025 Property Market Gambles
From Buddy Franklin's mansion sale to Rebel Wilson's profit, discover which Australian celebrities won and lost in the 2025 property market. Get the full breakdown here.
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.
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.
Dad buys $370k property for his three-year-old daughter
A father explains his decision to invest his daughter's $25k birthday gifts in a Melbourne property, aiming to secure her financial future. Discover the strategy behind the purchase.
Aussie Coach Shocked by US View of Real Estate Agents
An Australian real estate coach in Texas sparked a debate after revealing his shock that Americans don't dislike agents. Discover the cultural divide and the reasons behind it.
Spain Leads World for UK Second Home Buyers
New research reveals the top five countries for buying a holiday home. Discover why Spain, France, and Portugal are leading the market for British investors seeking sun and returns.
London's £925k derelict mews house auction stuns
A dilapidated three-bedroom mews house in Camden hits auction at £925k. Discover this North London property's shocking state and surprising redevelopment potential.
Fantasy House Hunt: Downsizing Properties in England
Explore five downsizing property options across England, from a London apartment to a Kent cottage. Discover homes perfect for a simpler lifestyle amid potential tax changes.
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.
TV's Jamie Waller sells Thames island at huge loss
BBC's Jamie Waller sells Hallsmead Ait island for just £99,470 - an 80% loss. Discover the story behind this unique Thames property sale and his vision for an entrepreneur retreat.
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.
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.
NSW estate agents face £57k fines for underquoting
New South Wales cracks down on property underquoting with hefty fines up to £57,000. Learn how new laws protect home buyers from misleading price guides.
Judd's luxury property sells at huge $450k loss
TV presenter Rebecca Judd and AFL star husband Chris face substantial financial setback as their Mornington Peninsula investment property sells for significantly less than purchase price.
Luxury Beach Hut Sells for £325k - Price of Family Home
A luxurious beach hut on Dorset's iconic Mudeford Spit is causing waves in the property market, commanding a price tag equivalent to a family home. Discover why this timber retreat is Britain's most coveted coastal address.
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.
London's 'Scaffold House' nightmare crushes property prices
Residents of a quiet London suburb are in uproar as a dilapidated cottage shrouded in scaffolding for over two years continues to devastate local property values and blight the community.
Bankruptcy to boom: City leads UK luxury property
Discover how this once-struggling British city has transformed into the nation's hottest luxury housing market, defying economic expectations and attracting premium buyers.
Estate agent's shocking family home licence bid exposed
A London estate agent faces professional ruin after attempting to use his own family home to secure his trading licence in a desperate move that's shocked the property industry.
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