Ambush marketing & the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: What brands need to know

Published Friday, 30 June 2023.

FIFA Intellectual Property Rights Guidelines on the FIFA World Cup 2022®

Photo by Hatem Boukhit on Unsplash

Published Saturday, 19 November 2022.

The NBA Lawyers’ Business, Part 2: Music Synch Licensing

Photo by Corleone Brown on Unsplash

Published Thursday, 28 October 2021.

Serie-A strike deal with Google: how big-tech platforms are helping tackle online sports piracy

Published Wednesday, 07 July 2021.

Combatting the threat of drones to sports media and data rights

Published Tuesday, 08 June 2021.

Copyright in tattoos: U.S. court rules for artist in Randy Orton / WWE 2K case

Published Thursday, 26 November 2020.

Cheating in video games – lessons from Blizzard’s successful case against cheat and bot developer

Published Friday, 23 August 2019.

Why sports broadcasters in China cannot currently rely on copyright law to protect against unauthorised livestreams (and possible solutions)

Published Friday, 14 June 2019.

Key updates on copyright protection and enforcement for sports media rightsholders

Published Wednesday, 20 June 2018.

The dangers of copyright disputes arising from the use of football club badges

Published Tuesday, 07 March 2017.

Copyright protections prevent publicans using foreign decoders to show Premier League matches: Luxton case review

Published Friday, 25 November 2016.

How sports rights holders can protect against IP infringements in India: Part 2 - taking legal action & remedies

Published Wednesday, 23 November 2016.

Sharing sports clips in the digital age: 6 things you should know

Published Tuesday, 28 June 2016.

Is sharing sports clips on social media an infringement of copyright under UK, European, Australian & US law?

Published Thursday, 12 May 2016.

Free speech vs. athletes’ right of publicity: The Supreme Court’s Madden NFL decision

Published Friday, 22 April 2016.

The development of the NBA in China - An Interview with Ella Betsy Wong, Senior VP and General Counsel, NBA China

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Protecting athletes’ data: an examination of database rights in the UK and EU

Published Monday, 07 September 2015.

Latest in the Frederick Bouchat and Baltimore Ravens logo saga

Published Thursday, 15 January 2015.

Ambush marketing and the legal issues to consider at the RWC 2015 and Euro 2020

Published Friday, 26 September 2014.

Chicago Cubs Bring Trademark Infringement Suit Over Fake Mascot Billy Cub

Published Wednesday, 23 July 2014.

Following loss before the Supreme Court, Aereo “astonishes” broadcasters with new legal strategy

Published Monday, 28 July 2014.

A futile quest for compensation – Frederick Bouchat and the Baltimore Ravens logo controversy

Published Tuesday, 11 June 2013.

Protecting Databases: Copyright Scores

Published Thursday, 29 July 2010.

Visibility Of Women’s Sport: What Athletes And Influencers Need To Know Before Launching A Podcast

Published Thursday, 16 March 2023.

Can sports formats be protected by copyright law?

Published Friday, 18 March 2022.

Wrestling For Control: Former WWE Pro’s Copyright Challenge To Activision’s Call of Duty Character

Published Friday, 13 August 2021.

Legal dispute between FIFA and TUI Cruises about free-to-air TV on cruise ships resolved – TUI Cruises recognises FIFA’s rights

Broadcasting Tokyo 2020: How Modern Media Techniques Will Be Protected By IP Law

Published Monday, 24 May 2021.

Football Manager & Man United - how IP connects the virtual and real football worlds

Published Friday, 10 July 2020.

Whytes Bikes v Rich Energy - lessons from the Haas F1 Team sponsor’s copyright dispute

Published Friday, 09 August 2019.

How to use intellectual property rights to protect a new sports format

Published Thursday, 22 November 2018.

NCAA players’ likeness suit attempts to gain new life

How sports rights holders protect against IP infringements in India: Part 1 - overview of IP laws

Published Wednesday, 23 November 2016.

LawInSport & Keltie host Sports IP Seminar

How to register an Olympic Logo – The story of Tokyo 2020

Published Tuesday, 24 May 2016.

Is the ECB v Fanatix decision a fair deal for copyright owners?

Published Thursday, 05 May 2016.

Do sports clip sharing apps breach copyright law? A review of the “Fanatix” case

Published Thursday, 31 March 2016.

€500 million lost every year throughout the EU due to fake sports equipment

Protecting a new protective cricket helmet: an IP case study

Published Thursday, 02 April 2015.

Digital and social media rights: Can the fans be forced to take down online goal videos and should they be?

Published Thursday, 23 October 2014.

Can athletes claim copyright in their sporting performances?

Published Tuesday, 09 September 2014.

Terminating a sportsperson’s contract for private conduct: the Todd Carney case

Published Tuesday, 15 July 2014.

Premier League wins battle against foreign piracy websites

Published Tuesday, 06 August 2013.

Exclusive interview with MLB All-Stars: player representation, social media, copyright infringements and much more

Published Friday, 23 November 2012.

Football Fixture Lists Protected by Copyright

Published Tuesday, 11 May 2010.