News•Mar 11, 2026
Australian Designer Katie Perry Wins Trademark Appeal vs Katy Perry
Australian fashion designer Katie Perry has won a High Court appeal, securing her trademark against pop star Katy Perry. The court found that the singer’s fame is so strong that Australian consumers would not confuse the two brands, allowing the designer’s registration to stand. Earlier rulings had cancelled the trademark after a 2024 appeal, but the latest decision restores it. The case, which began in 2007, underscores the challenges small businesses face in defending naming rights against globally recognized personalities.
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News•Mar 10, 2026
Italy Buys Rare Caravaggio Portrait for €30m
The Italian government has acquired a rare Caravaggio portrait for €30 million, one of the highest prices ever paid for artwork by the state. The painting, a 1598 depiction of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini—later Pope Urban VIII—was previously held in a private Florentine...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Gisèle Pelicot Among Headliners at This Year's Hay Festival
Gisèle Pelicot, a global feminist figure, will headline Wales' Hay Festival for the first time, discussing her memoir about a harrowing rape trial that convicted 46 men. The festival, now in its 39th spring edition, features over 500 events and...
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News•Mar 6, 2026
Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones in the Running for Author of the Year
Welsh actress and writer Ruth Jones has been shortlisted for Author of the Year at the 2025 British Book Awards. Her memoir, "When Gavin Met Stacey And Everything In Between," chronicles the creation and success of the beloved sitcom, while...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
New £20 Harry Styles Tickets Axed over Tout Fears
Ticketing platforms have scrapped a batch of £20 Harry Styles tickets after detecting heightened tout activity. The decision follows reports that scalpers were using automated bots to secure large volumes of low‑priced seats for resale at premium rates. Organisers cited...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Taylor Swift Asks US Government to Block 'Swift Home' Trademark
Taylor Swift has formally asked the U.S. government to block a bedding company’s attempt to register the "Swift Home" trademark, arguing the stylized cursive resembles her own trademarked signature and could mislead consumers. Her legal team submitted the objection to...
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