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The dispute arose after a photograph, in respect of which Pixel Kollective owned the copyright, was allegedly used in... [Read more](https://spoor.com/photographs-and-copyright-law/) ![Is There Such a Thing as a Free Lunch When You Win It? The Law Behind Promotional Competitions](https://spoor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Promotional-Competitions-scaled-e1786019073444.jpg) August 7, 2026 ## Is There Such a Thing as a Free Lunch When You Win It? The Law Behind Promotional Competitions A brand runs an on-pack promotion: buy a product, find the code inside, enter it on an app, and you might win a prize – from a free lunch to an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris. Thousands of people enter, and a winner is drawn. The marketing team would love to announce the winner with a photograph... 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