In our last article Protecting Your Work Part 1: Getting Ahead of Copyright & IP Infringement, we helped you understand how to protect your work before infringement happens. This article now covers what to do if you see your original work copied or imitated without permission. It outlines your legal rights, explains the relevant UK copyright law in plain English, and…
The Greeting Card Association’s #Cardmitment campaign is a national movement encouraging everyone to commit to sending more greeting cards — and to celebrate the emotional power of handwritten messages. As part of this mission, two inspiring independent retailers — Sally Matson of Red Card and Little Red, Petworth and Kaye Thurgood of Sincerely Yours, Shenfield…
On 10th July 2025 Ofcom issued a Statement following their Consultation announcing the changes to the Universal Service Obligation (USO) on Royal Mail. Full details of the changes are on Ofcom’s website, in summary: The requirement for first class letters to be delivered six days a week will remain unchanged, however second class letters will…
As a proud member of the Independent Retail Confederation – IRC, the Greeting Card Association (GCA) is delighted to support the ShopKind campaign—an initiative that unites the retail sector to tackle violence and abuse against shopworkers. What is ShopKind? Backed by the Home Office and led by the National Business Crime Centre, ShopKind encourages positive behaviour in shops and highlights the essential…
Kelly Hudson, MD McDaniels Law, Amanda Fergusson CEO Greeting Card Association, Pip Heywood, MD Thortful
As GCA members prepare for various trade shows throughout the year, we recently caught up with Adam Turley, Director at McDaniels Law, to gather essential tips on protecting your intellectual property (IP). McDaniels Law, a top-ranked IP law firm, share their invaluable advice to help you safeguard your IP at these events. Who Are McDaniels Law? McDaniels Law are a…
GPSR is new regulation brought in by the EU covering all products from 13 December 2024. This blog shares links and information to help navigate this new legislation.