United Kingdom: Media & Entertainment Law

Ben Drury, CEO and Co-founder of Yoto, shares his entrepreneurial journey from founding dotmusic.com and 7digital to creating a screen-free audio platform that now serves over a million families globally. What drives a serial entrepreneur to tackle the challenge of children's screen time, and how does problem-solving fuel innovation in child development technology?

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.

Marks & Spencer made history by hosting the first-ever fashion show in the F1 pit lane at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix weekend, showcasing their new "Dress to Thrill" collection to over 564,000 attendees. The event marks a strategic multi-year partnership between the iconic British retailer and the racing circuit, positioning M&S at the intersection of fashion and motorsport. With F1's global fanbase exceeding 831 million and fashion brands increasingly embracing motorsport collaborations, this

Belfast partners Ciara Fulton, Katey Dixon and Olivia O'Kane discuss Northern Ireland's thriving tech start-up ecosystem, the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on business development...

AI-generated music has become commercially mainstream, yet the legal framework governing it remains uncertain. The industry is currently being shaped through litigation, private licensing deals, and emerging regulation, creating a complex landscape where businesses must navigate unresolved questions about copyright, authorship, and liability while AI music continues to be widely used and monetised.

The ‘Game Changers' conference kicked off with a keynote address by UKIE CEO Nick Poole.

In a challenging market, performance matters. Research links greater profitability to more women in leadership roles – yet progress in the male-dominated interactive entertainment industry remains slow.

Everyone in the film industry is talking about Netflix's attempt to acquire Warner Bros Discovery and its portfolio, which includes Warner Bros, New Line Cinema, and HBO Max.