United Kingdom: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

The Emotional Perception saga has become a defining case for patenting AI inventions in the UK. Most significantly, the Supreme Court judgement1 of February 2026 has reformed the examination of mixed-typed inventions in general, i.e. inventions containing a ‘mixture’ of technical and non-technical features.

The 2026 update to Keeping Children Safe in Education introduces the most significant changes in years, requiring all staff to read comprehensive safeguarding guidance and implementing new requirements for online safety monitoring and mobile phone restrictions. Schools must now conduct annual filtering and monitoring reviews led by senior leadership, while creating mobile-phone free environments by default under new statutory requirements.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump presented fundamentally opposing visions for artificial intelligence governance at the UN General Assembly, creating a complex regulatory landscape for businesses operating across the EU, UK, and US.

On 7 July 2026, the High Court dismissed the misuse of private information (“MPI”) and breach of confidence claims brought by Prince Harry and six other high-profile claimants against Associated Newspapers Limited (“Associated”), publisher of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and MailOnline, in Lawrence v Associated Newspapers [2026] EWHC 1637 (KB).

Acquiring or developing land with telecoms apparatus requires careful navigation of the Electronic Communications Code. Operators hold powerful statutory protections that can restrict landowners' ability to relocate or remove equipment, creating potential delays and unexpected costs. Understanding your rights and obligations early in the development process is essential for managing timelines, negotiating effectively, and avoiding complications once construction begins.

Telecoms operators rely on the Electronic Communications Code to secure rights over land, but landowners retain important powers that can affect network deployment and maintenance. Understanding the interplay between statutory protections, lease renewal regimes, and contractual relocation provisions is essential to managing risk and avoiding costly disputes over apparatus installation and removal.

Taylor Swift's recent US trade mark filings for sound clips and images signal a strategic response to AI-driven impersonation, raising critical questions about how UK law can protect celebrity identity when traditional intellectual property frameworks were never designed for this purpose. This analysis examines whether trade marks, passing off, and contractual arrangements can effectively safeguard public figures against sophisticated AI-generated deepfakes and false endorsements in jurisdictions without st

Co-production agreements enable theatre companies to pool resources and share risks when developing and staging theatrical productions. This article examines the essential contractual provisions that parties should negotiate before embarking on a co-production, from financial contributions and rights ownership to marketing responsibilities and future exploitation rights.

“KPop Demon Hunters” has grown far beyond a successful animated film, becoming a global phenomenon that has attracted audiences around the world.

Antonia and Jonny Philp transformed a painful personal experience into a purpose-driven skincare company that supports healthcare professionals facing the same challenges. Through their innovative business model, they've delivered hundreds of thousands of months of free hand care to NHS workers while building a family and a brand with genuine impact.

McLaren has unveiled a new logo inspired by the McLaren family service station in Auckland, New Zealand, alongside the heritage-focused McL 6GT supercar featuring the iconic Speedy Kiwi logo. The reintroduction of these heritage marks raises important intellectual property considerations around trade mark protection, non-use vulnerabilities, and strategic portfolio management as the brand expands into new markets including its first SUV.

From Nike's landmark deal with London City Lionesses to HYROX's innovative partnership with dating app Surf, this roundup explores the latest commercial developments reshaping sports sponsorship. The fortnight's news spans everything from PREM Rugby's streaming success on YouTube to UEFA's groundbreaking decision to place sponsors on referee sleeves for the first time.