United Kingdom: Media & Entertainment Law

The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a landmark ruling on geo-blocking measures in copyright protection, specifically addressing the Anne Frank case. This decision establishes new standards for what constitutes effective technological measures to prevent unauthorized access to copyrighted content across different jurisdictions. The ruling provides crucial guidance for publishers and content providers on implementing 'state of the art' geo-blocking solutions that satisfy legal requirements f

Sony's leaked 2014 agreement with Marvel reveals strict contractual obligations requiring regular Spider-Man content production to retain IP rights, demonstrating the strategic power of performance-based licensing terms. The document exposes how Marvel maintained creative control and exclusivity windows despite selling the film rights, offering insights into high-stakes intellectual property negotiations in the entertainment industry.

The UK's online safety regime is beginning to reshape how digital services verify users' ages, with Ofcom reporting a significant increase in the deployment of age assurance measures across pornography, social media, dating and gaming platforms.

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In a week when addictive design has been on the news agenda, the UK government has announced a trial of social media bans, digital curfews, and time limits on apps in the homes of 300 teenagers...

On March 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision that will reshape not only how copyright law applies to the internet for years to come, but could impact other areas of intellectual property law as well.

When using social media to grow your business, be mindful of intellectual property, privacy laws and advertising standards.

Taylor Swift's 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" was released last Friday, and it has already broken records: 3.5m units have been sold in the US.

The PayTV business is facing strong headwinds globally. Customers are spending less time watching traditional TV in their living rooms, engaging more with their mobile phones and social media instead.