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27 July 2026

Franchise agreements — key considerations for franchisors & franchisees

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We outline some of the key commercial and legal considerations for parties considering a franchise arrangement.

17 July 2026

Franchise agreements under scrutiny — what franchisors need to know about the Vodafone case

We examine the issues at the heart of the claim and outline what the decision could mean for franchise businesses.

8 June 2026

Court of Appeal clarifies when licensee losses can be recovered — 4 practical steps for IP owners & licensees

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We explore the Court’s approach to licensee losses and outline the key steps that IP owners and licensees should be taking to protect their position.

14 April 2026

Implementing AI at work — your legal obligations

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We explore how AI is transforming data protection, the risks that organisations now face and what effective compliance looks like today.

10 March 2026

Reddit’s £14.47m ICO fine — what UK businesses need to do as child protection enforcement ramps up

We break down what the ICO found and outline three key steps that UK businesses should take now.

16 January 2026

AI, intellectual property & game development — key insights from Games Tech Connect

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We outline the key takeaways from our Games Tech Connect session on how generative AI is being used in video game development.

1 December 2025

Getty Images v Stability AI — key intellectual property lessons for AI developers

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We break down the key takeaways from the final ruling and consider what they mean for the evolving relationship between IP law and AI development.

27 October 2025

Getty Images v Stability AI — what it means for the future of AI & intellectual property

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We explore the potential impact of AI on existing copyright laws and delve into the other IP and cross-border issues that arise from the use of global AI tools.

7 August 2025

EUIPO design reform — a new era for EU design rights

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The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has ushered in a new chapter for design protection with reforms to the legal framework governing design rights.

21 October 2024

AI and GDPR — key compliance considerations when buying and using AI tools

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act is here and brings a number of considerations as to how businesses manage personal data, GDPR compliance and privacy policies.

26 April 2024