Worldwide: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

Video games contain various visual elements, interfaces, virtual environments, and digital objects which may have unique or creative designs that the creator would want to protect from copying.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has published new guidance on the use of AI-generated content and deepfakes in advertising, reinforcing that existing rules apply in full, regardless of how ads are created.

The last panel session of GALA 2026 brought together speakers from Germany, Poland, India, Colombia, Mexico and the United States to cover a remarkably wide range of regulatory and legal developments...

The UK Government has announced plans to introduce an overnight visitor levy, granting mayors discretionary powers to charge tourists staying in hotels, serviced apartments, and other commercial accommodations. This new framework, following similar schemes in European cities, aims to generate revenue for local area improvements, cultural events, and infrastructure development, though concerns remain about its impact on the hospitality sector and tourism competitiveness.

A recent High Court judgment provides important and novel guidance on the scope of landlords' covenants in commercial leases, particularly in the context of fire safety defects arising from combustible cladding.

Withers and the Energy & Environment Alliance convened hotel industry leaders to examine how persistent volatility, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory pressures are reshaping operational strategies in the hospitality sector. The discussion explored how hotels can build resilience through supply chain transparency, energy security, and adaptive business models in an era where uncertainty has become the baseline rather than the exception.

A single generative AI tool can now churn out thousands of convincing scam adverts in minutes, at virtually no cost. Ofcom has decided that the platforms profiting from those adverts must bear the burden of stopping...

Ofcom has issued its largest ever consumer protection fine of £28 million against Virgin Media for systematically preventing customers from cancelling their contracts through deliberate call-dropping, excessive transfers, and pressured retention tactics. The investigation uncovered a nearly three-year campaign of misconduct, financially incentivised through commission schemes, that forced over a million customers to navigate unreasonable barriers when attempting to leave. This landmark enforcement acti

The GSMA has released a comprehensive Satellite Regulatory Playbook designed to guide governments and National Regulatory Authorities through the complexities of regulating the rapidly evolving satellite connectivity sector. This policy framework addresses the challenges faced by regulators in adapting to new satellite technologies and their integration with mobile communications networks.

Major sporting tournaments create a lucrative opportunity for counterfeiters who exploit eager fans seeking team merchandise. A recent Trading Standards raid in Edinburgh seized over 158,000 fake football shirts worth £5.5 million, highlighting the scale of counterfeit operations that undermine legitimate businesses, exploit workers, and potentially endanger consumers with substandard materials.

The R&A Merchandising Limited fiercely protects "The Open" brand through strategic trademark registrations and careful management of its usage. Discover how the world's oldest golf tournament maintains its prestigious identity and why you'll never hear it called "The British Open" in official contexts.

Range Rover's multi-year partnership extension with Wimbledon exemplifies how two iconic British brands can create a cohesive commercial collaboration. As the official vehicle partner providing transport for players and officials, Range Rover's presence at the Championship raises important considerations about brand alignment, trade mark portfolio management, and the lucrative opportunities sports events offer for enhanced global visibility.