Instagram Disablement & Copyright Retraction Strategy
Platform Enforcement · Copyright · Account Recovery
A UK music editorial business with over 330,000 Instagram followers had its
account disabled following copyright notices relating to live festival content.
Active paid campaign work with labels and artist teams was entirely unaffected
by the dispute. Advising on retraction strategy, engagement with the rights
enforcement contact, and reinstatement from Meta without making admissions.
Online Safety Act Compliance for a UGC Platform Startup
Online Safety Act · Platform Compliance · Digital Regulation
An early-stage founder building a user-generated content platform sought focused
advice on practical Online Safety Act compliance ahead of launch, including
whether proactive automated scanning is legally required or whether a
notice-and-takedown framework is sufficient. Also reviewing draft Terms &
Conditions and moderation policies.
Consultancy Agreement: IP Assignment & Restrictive Covenant Review
Commercial Contracts · IP Ownership · Restrictive Covenants
A contractor with their own SaaS product was about to sign a consultancy
agreement with a client in the same technology domain. Advising on carving
pre-existing IP out of a broad assignment clause, narrowing a 12-month
non-dealing restriction, and pressure-testing AI-assisted draft wording before
putting revised terms to the other side.
Trade Mark Opposition Defence: Leisure & Sports Sector Startup
Trade Marks · UKIPO · Opposition · Coexistence
A leisure and racquet sports startup received two UKIPO trade mark oppositions
based on likelihood of confusion. Advising on whether to defend both marks or
prioritise the logo application, the viability of a coexistence route, and
fixed-fee counterstatement preparation within the TM8 deadline.
Trade Mark Infringement Letter of Claim: Small Business Response
Trade Mark Infringement · Undertakings · Negotiation
A small home-based business received a letter of claim from solicitors acting
for a major European automotive brand, seeking broad undertakings including
admissions, delivery up and account of profits. Advising on legal risk, what
not to sign, and negotiating a proportionate no-admission full-and-final
settlement.
Documentary Rights & Story Control for an Independent Researcher
Film & Media · Rights Protection · Exploitation Agreements
An independent historical researcher with a three-year project attracted
interest from a documentary production company. Advising on rights protection,
fee structures and exploitation provisions before entering any agreement, to
ensure the researcher retains meaningful control over how the story is developed
and commercialised.
