Publishing & digital media

Advised a leading European scientific society on its publishing arrangements with a global academic publisher, addressing complex issues around open access, AI rights, revenue allocation, and copyright licensing in a shifting publishing landscape

Advised publishing industry members on AI and copyright litigation risk, outlining strategic options including litigation, licensing, and regulatory engagement, drawing on key ongoing cases and sector-specific expertise

Advised a UK children’s publisher on an Option/Purchase Agreement and trade mark matters relating to the potential adaptation of a key book series by a global entertainment company

Advised a UK-based independent publisher on a cross-border authorship dispute involving its US subsidiary, working with US counsel to reach a successful settlement

Advising a publishing services company in a trademark dispute with a major academic institution over use of a geographic term in its name, involving issues of acquired distinctiveness, co-existence, and geographic indicators

Advised a publishing company on GDPR compliance in the self-publishing sector and on its £4m fundraising round involving angel and institutional investors

Advised Porto Press on its acquisition of the assets of Whittles Publishing Ltd, supporting the client’s growth strategy and ensuring continuity of publishing operations

Acted for Emerald Publishing on its cross-border acquisition of Now Publishers’ assets, including the Foundations & Trends® series, advising on structure, IP rights and content strategy

Advised a specialist publisher on updating author contracts to address generative AI use and AI training licences, including warranties, licensing rights and royalty treatment