- Amanda Robinson took a photograph of the Magic Mushroom Cabin in 2017.
- Britvic used the photograph in a 'unique summer hangout' competition between July and September 2025.
- Amanda and David Robinson are suing Britvic for copyright infringement, claiming around £6,500 in lost profits and additional damages.
- Britvic admits using the photograph but denies the Robinsons' ownership of the copyright and that authorisation was required.
- Britvic's barrister denies flagrant infringement and argues there is no causal link to lost profits.
- A hearing in the claim has yet to take place.
- Britvic, based in Hemel Hempstead, also holds an exclusive licence with US partner PepsiCo to make and sell brands such as Pepsi, 7Up, and Lipton Ice Tea in the UK.
- Britvic admitted using the photo to promote its competition, including on its competitions page, the J2O Amazon store, and in online and in-store advertising.
Amanda and David Robinson, owners of the Magic Mushroom Cabin in Dodford, Northamptonshire, are suing Britvic for approximately £6,500 in lost profits, claiming the company used a photo taken by Amanda Robinson in 2017 without permission to promote a summer competition.123478
The Robinsons allege that Britvic's actions constitute a “flagrant” infringement of copyright, as the image was used in various promotional materials, including the J2O Amazon store and online advertising. In response, Britvic admitted to using the photo but denied the Robinsons' ownership of the copyright, arguing that their authorization was not necessary.
Barrister Laura Adde, representing Britvic, stated, “It is not admitted that the defendant has infringed the claimants' copyright in the photograph as alleged or at all.” She further claimed there is no causal link between Britvic's actions and any alleged lost profits, asserting that the Robinsons cannot claim for “imaginary bookings.”
The Robinsons' barrister, John-Paul Tettmar-Saleh, argued that the couple should be compensated for the fee they would have charged Britvic for permission to use the image. He emphasized that the lack of credit in advertisements was a significant issue, describing it as a “flagrant” infringement.
A hearing regarding the claim is yet to take place, with both parties preparing to present their cases in court.6
“The Robinsons seek approximately £6,500 in lost profits and additional damages for the unauthorised image use. Britvic's barrister argues there is no causal link between the use and any lost bookings, and a hearing has yet to be scheduled.”
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The Independent
