The legal risks of using music in social media content
Recent reports that the White House used music by Boards of Canada in a social media post without approval raise an important question:…
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The Hidden Risks of Using AI Generated Logos
The rise of generative AI has made it remarkably easy for businesses to produce logos quickly and at minimal cost. While this may seem…
Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Act 2026
Contracts are an essential foundation to any business relationship, setting out a framework for the relationship that contains the legally…
Social Media Liability and Children. What the Meta and Google Ruling Means
Is the ever-increasing use of social media and technology bad for mental and possibly physical health? And, if it is, who is…
Confidentiality agreements – what you need to know
What are NDAs?A confidentiality agreement, often referred to as a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), is a legally binding contract under which…
Who’s liable when AWS goes down? Understanding the chain of responsibility
Unless you have managed to go fully off-grid, you will likely have seen if not been affected in some form by the Amazon Web Service (AWS)…
Will AI replace your lawyers?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a transformative force in the workplace, revolutionising industries from healthcare and…
ICO seeks views on generative AI and Data Protection
The ICO has recently concluded its third call for evidence on generative AI, which focused on how the accuracy principle of data protection…
It Takes a Village to Build a Business
For many, entrepreneurialism is one of life’s great challenges and rewards. However, this excitingly arduous journey of successes and…
ICO invites views on controversial “Consent or Pay” model
On 6 March 2024, the ICO launched a consultation inviting organisations and other stakeholders such as advertisers, academia and publishers…
Intellectual Property | Trade Marks and Brand Reputation
This webinar and panel discussion explores the importance of establishing and protecting the reputation of your brand. Intellectual…
Examining the Intellectual Property Office’s examination process
To pass the examination of the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and have a trade mark application published in the UK Trade Marks…
Copyright expires on Disney’s earliest Mickey Mouse creation.
Copyright is a type of property which protects a number of different ‘works’ including original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic…
Using Copyright Protected Works
Copyright is an intellectual property right that provides the original author(s) with the sole ownership of their Work(s). Copyright is…
Research Agreements: What factors should you consider?
One of the key activities of Higher Education and Research Bodies is collaborative research. In order to balance the benefits of research…
Domain name disputes
The use of the internet to conduct business has increased exponentially in the 21st century. With billions of websites at our fingertips,…
Intellectual Property Licensing: The Key Considerations
Whether you are starting out or growing a business, unlocking the value of your intellectual property assets through licensing can help you…
The adoption of AI will change arts and culture beyond recognition
Music has always been created through human ingenuity with some musicians and composers viewed among the most creative and inventive people…
University Intellectual Property Policies for Student Led Research
The case of Oxford University Innovation Ltd v Oxford Nanoimaging Ltd [2022] EWHC 3200 (Pat) has clarified some interesting points around…
Dungeons and Dragons and Open Licences
In recent years, the roleplaying games publisher Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has made the core framework of its popular Dungeons &…
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a type of Intellectual Property Right which exists in different types of ‘works’. Such works can include literary works,…