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“Legacy”. A word much bandied about these days by career politicians running for the exit, commentators on deceased monarchs, and artists. Yes, artists. Musical artists have demonstrated a [...]

Bullets over Baghdad Gabbing a coffee in downtown Baghdad may never be the same again. Especially if you choose the local Starbucks. Your cappuccino may get a different sprinkle – one of menace. [...]

Enough already! Stop with the jingly bells, the evocative sleigh ride lyrics, fake snow and dated ski jumper music videos and Momma kissing Santa Claus chorus lines. That’s quite enough of that. [...]

For sure, Mariah Carey’s legal team appear to know what time of year it is and, to boot, that the sound of active cash registers is way more rewarding than that of a sleigh bell. Ms Carey’s [...]

Just how does a 100-year-old fictional bear called “Pooh”, keep making such a stink in the world of intellectual property? Going on a Bear Hunt The demise of Winnie-the-Pooh was much exaggerated [...]

False celebrity endorsements continue unbound and unchecked. This very column has previously drawn attention to several in the past, including Britain’s own victim, Martin Lewis. It’s true to say [...]

Or is She? We’re referring to brazen western brand appropriation to demonstrate consumer continuity in Moscow to quieten the ‘ponies’ in the shadow of a protracted war. Is it effective and is it [...]

To be Perfect is to Change Often  And so, the summer holidays are over, and winter is coming. Hopefully, without dragons, snow, and ice.We had a fruitful time over the summer months at OPUSand [...]

There has been so much to divide us in recent years it’s hard to know where to start. Brexit, lock-down, vaccinations, party-gate, beer-gate, ‘who gives a monkey’s-gate’ and now, working from [...]

…or a heavily inked ‘sleeve’ if that takes your fancy. It’s a free country. But be careful your tattoo doesn’t offend. No, not other folk, who cares? We’re looking at possible copyright law [...]