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Masters of the Universe shows how companies learned to monetise childhood forever

In some ways, the new film has been four decades in the making. And it all comes down to Mattel’s savvy franchising strategy, starting in the 1980s.

08.06.2026 20

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Can you trademark identity? The new legal strategy celebrities are using against AI

It’s a relatively new legal tactic and not yet tested in court.

19.05.2026 10

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An ‘AI afterlife’ is now a real option – but what becomes of your legal status?

The idea of digital immortality raises many legal questions – and most of them don’t have a clear answer.

04.02.2026 20

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard quit Spotify in protest, only for an AI doppelgänger to step in

Can (or will) Spotify be held legally accountable for hosting AI knockoffs of real bands? An expert explains.

11.12.2025 20

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Hollywood is suing yet another AI company. But there may be a better way to solve copyright conflicts

Different licensing models could help ensure the rights of creators are reconciled with AI companies’ hunger for data.

19.09.2025 20

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Taylor Swift now owns all the music she has ever made: a copyright expert breaks it down

In a US$360 million deal, Swift now owns the master recordings to her first six albums.

05.06.2025 20

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