Harley-Davidson has accused Next of copying its logo with “motorbike-inspired” graphics on children’s T-shirts, igniting a High Court dispute.
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‘5am the new 9am’ under new flexible working regime
It is being predicted that there will be a huge upsurge in parents starting work early under new Flexible Working laws.
Tesco to Revamp Clubcard Branding Following Loss to Lidl in Court Case
Tesco is set to undergo a rebranding of its Clubcard loyalty scheme logo, shifting away from the familiar blue and yellow design – a transformation that could entail significant costs – subsequent to an unsuccessful appeal against a ruling that it had imitated a design by Lidl.
Businesses must give full postal and email address as Companies House fights fraud
Businesses are now required to provide a full address instead of a PO Box and must furnish an email address as part of Companies House’s efforts to combat fraud and deception.
Elon Musk sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over Microsoft links given Non-Profit Mission
Elon Musk has launched legal action against OpenAI, the developers of ChatGPT, asserting that the company has veered away from the principles agreed upon when he co-founded it in 2015.
Royal Mail Faces Legal Battle Over Gig Economy Classification of Delivery Drivers
Royal Mail finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute as delivery drivers, represented by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) and solicitor Leigh Day, challenge the classification of drivers as self-employed contractors.
Tony’s Chocolonely Faces Legal Battle with Milka Over Copycat Campaign
In a clash of titans within the chocolate industry, Tony’s Chocolonely finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute with Milka, one of Europe’s leading chocolate manufacturers.
Squishmallows launches legal fight against Build-A-Bear
A potential clash is looming between two prominent plush toy manufacturers as they prepare to address a copyright dispute.
Nationwide Advert Featuring Dominic West Sparks Advertising Watchdog Investigation
A recent Nationwide advertisement featuring actor Dominic West has sparked an investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) following a complaint filed by rival bank Santander.
ICO urges all app developers to prioritise privacy
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is issuing a reminder to all app developers regarding the paramount importance of safeguarding users’ privacy, following its examination of period and fertility apps.
Manchester chicken shop boss loses £12,000 in Tesla trademark row
Amanj Ali, the proprietor of Colorado’s Chicken in Bury, Greater Manchester, finds himself at a loss of £12,000 after a trademark dispute with Tesla resulted in a ruling against him.
Government Scraps Plans for Voluntary AI Code of Conduct, Stirring Concerns in Creative and Tech Sectors
The recent decision by the UK government to abandon plans for a voluntary code of conduct for artificial intelligence (AI) has been criticised by lawyers, arguing that such a code was destined to fail from the start.
New law banning subscription traps and fake reviews to be introduced
Buying, selling or hosting fake reviews will become illegal as part of changes planned in new laws being introduced on Tuesday
AI cannot be named as patent ‘inventor’, UK supreme court rules
Artificial intelligence cannot be legally named as an inventor to secure patent rights, the UK supreme court has ruled.
Apple banned from selling smartwatches in US over medical technology patent infringement
Apple has been forced to stop selling the Apple Watch in the US this week after a landmark lawsuit claimed the tech giant stole technology that monitors users’ vitals.
