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Creative & Entertainment Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on creative & entertainment for uk businesses.
Who Owns Copyright In a Photograph?
If you run a small business, good photos can be the difference between blending in and standing out. Whether you’re paying for a product shoot, building a new website, or commissioning a...
9 April 2026
Parody Law In The UK: Copyright, Fair Dealing And Trademark Risks For Business
If your marketing team is itching to riff on a famous film poster, rewrite a well-known song lyric for a social post, or create a tongue-in-cheek spoof of a recognisable brand, you’re...
5 April 2026Who Owns the Rights to Peter Pan? Copyright and Trademarks Explained
If you’re building a product, campaign, event, or creative project around a well-known story, it’s normal to assume the “classic” ones are free to use. Peter Pan is one of those stories...
2 April 2026
Can You Use Internet Images Without Permission? UK Copyright Rules
If you run a small business, chances are you post on social media, update your website, send newsletters, or create ads. And at some point you’ve probably wondered whether you can use...
2 April 2026
Modelling Contracts: Key Terms And Clauses Businesses Should Know
If your business works with models (for fashion, product shoots, e-commerce, events, fitness campaigns, brand content or influencer-style campaigns), having a proper modelling contract in place is one of the simplest ways...
1 April 2026
Parody Law: Copyright, Trade Marks And Fair Dealing In The UK
Memes, spoof ads, “lookalike” brand jokes, satirical social posts – parody can be a powerful marketing tool for small businesses. It can also be a fast track to a takedown request (or...
24 March 2026
Protecting Copyright Designs In The UK: What Businesses Need To Know
If you’re building a product-based business (or even a service business with a strong visual brand), your designs can quickly become one of your most valuable assets. Think about it: your logo,...
23 March 2026Is Peter Pan In The Public Domain In The UK?
If you’re building a creative business - whether that’s a theatre production company, a children’s brand, an online shop, a publisher, an events business, or a content-led startup - you’ve probably asked...
19 March 2026Book Copyright: How To Protect Your Book And Your Rights
If your business creates books (or sells them, bundles them with services, uses them as lead magnets, or publishes them under your brand), you’re not just dealing with a creative project. You’re...
13 March 2026
How To Protect Your Logo In The UK: Trademark And Copyright Steps
Your logo is often the first thing customers remember about your business. It sits on your website, packaging, invoices, social media, signage, and marketing. In other words, it does a lot of...
10 March 2026
Copyright Infringement: Meaning, Examples, and How to Avoid It
If you run a small business, you’re probably creating content every week - website copy, product photos, social posts, proposals, training materials, maybe even videos or podcasts. That’s great for growth. But...
8 March 2026
Moral Rights in Copyright: What UK Businesses Need to Know
If you run a small business, you’re probably creating (or commissioning) content all the time - logos, website copy, product photography, videos, social media posts, brochures, training materials and more. Most business...
7 March 2026
Talent Management Agreement: What Exactly Is It? (2026 Updated)
If you're a creator, performer, athlete, speaker, or influencer, chances are you've already had someone offer to "manage" your opportunities. And if you're a manager or agency, you might be doing the...
1 March 2026
How To Start An Instagram Business (2026 Updated)
Starting an Instagram business in 2026 can be one of the fastest ways to build a brand, find customers and test ideas without spending a fortune on a website or physical premises....
1 March 2026Photography Contracts in the UK: Key Clauses, Rights and Common Pitfalls
If you run a small business, high-quality photos can be one of the best investments you make in your brand. Whether it’s product shots for your online store, staff headshots, food photography...
1 March 2026Running An Online Course? Here's How To Protect Yourself (2026 Updated)
Online courses can be an amazing business model. You create something once, refine it over time, and help people learn from anywhere in the world. But the legal side can get messy...
28 February 2026How To Search Copyright Records In The UK
If you run a small business, it’s completely normal to assume there’s a single “database” you can check to confirm whether something is copyrighted. But here’s the tricky bit: in the UK,...
26 February 2026
How To Start An Event Planning Business In The UK: Legal Essentials
Starting an event planning business can be an exciting way to turn organisation skills, creativity and people-management into a profitable service. But before you book your first venue walkthrough or quote your...
17 February 2026
UK Streaming Website Legal Checklist: Copyright, Licensing, GDPR & Terms Of Use
Building a streaming website can be an exciting way to grow a modern business – whether you’re launching a niche video platform, streaming live events, hosting fitness classes, or offering a subscription...
5 February 2026
What Is A Producer Agreement And Why Is It Important? (2026 Updated)
If you're producing a film, series, podcast, advert, branded content campaign, or even a short-form online project, you'll probably hear the phrase "producer agreement" early on - and for good reason. A...
31 January 2026
Starting A Podcast? Here's How To Set Yourself Up For Success (2026 Updated)
Starting a podcast is one of those ideas that feels genuinely exciting from day one. You can build an audience, grow a brand, and create something that lasts - all with relatively...
31 January 2026
Legal Considerations for Video Streaming Services in the UK
Launching a video streaming service can be an exciting way to build a scalable business - whether you’re creating a niche subscription platform, a live-streaming tool for events, or an on-demand video...
26 January 2026Endorsements In Business Contracts: Meaning And Safe Use In The UK
Endorsements can be a brilliant growth lever for small businesses. A trusted person (or another business) publicly backs your product or service, and suddenly your marketing hits differently. But endorsements also create...
22 January 2026
Model Release Form Template In The UK: What To Include
If you use people’s images or videos to promote your business - from customer testimonials to branded photo shoots - you’ll want a solid Model Release Form template you can rely on....
10 January 2026
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