World Rugby appoints Chris Synnott as Head of Broadcast and Media Rights Sales

FIFA launches LED perimeter board request for information

Is there trouble on the horizon for algorithms in sport?

Published Thursday, 17 September 2020.

A sleeping giant: insights into Nigeria’s emerging esports industry

Published Tuesday, 18 August 2020.

Five F1 teams to appeal Racing Point fine for copying Mercedes parts

British Gymnastics land well - lessons for governing bodies on trade mark infringement claims

Published Friday, 31 July 2020.

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

Published Friday, 10 July 2020.

Sport and intellectual property – the year in review 2019/20

Published Wednesday, 01 July 2020.

Play by play – an introduction to esports, monetisation and IP rights

Published Monday, 08 June 2020.

How to choose, protect and enforce trade marks as a professional athlete: the view from Germany

Published Friday, 13 March 2020.

Protecting exclusivity in sports data rights: are courtsiding spotters a step too far for UK football fans?

Published Thursday, 24 October 2019.

Can sports clubs share their marketing database with sponsors?

Published Thursday, 05 September 2019.

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

Published Friday, 09 August 2019.

Registering an EU trade mark in bad faith: lessons from the “NEYMAR” decision

Published Friday, 19 July 2019.

Headline issues for brands to consider when negotiating athlete publicity licenses

Published Wednesday, 17 April 2019.

A practical guide to establishing the regulatory framework for a national esports federation

Published Monday, 25 March 2019.

How technology is improving the fan experience – and creating legal challenges for clubs and leagues

Published Friday, 22 February 2019.

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

Published Thursday, 22 November 2018.

Tackling illegal streaming: how sports broadcasters are balancing technical and legal solutions

Published Monday, 20 August 2018.

Important lessons for athletes from the Nike / Federer “RF” logo dispute

Published Wednesday, 08 August 2018.

Qatar 2022 World Cup - laws, changes and legacy benefits

Published Thursday, 21 June 2018.

Intellectual property rights update: key cases for sport in 2017/18

Published Friday, 08 June 2018.

The key legal themes surrounding the Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang

Published Monday, 12 February 2018.

Key sports law cases and developments to watch in 2018 - Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia

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Key sports law cases of 2017 - Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia

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UEFA, Premier League and Canal+ International, welcome decision of Rwandan court in the fight against piracy

LawInSport Yearbook 2019-2020

on Tuesday, 22 September 2020.

Artificial intelligence in sports – the legal and ethical issues at play

Published Friday, 21 August 2020.

Five F1 teams to appeal Racing Point fine for copying Mercedes parts

UKAD publishes new UK Anti-Doping Rules for 2021

From Milan to Miami: an Inter-national trademark battle

Published Friday, 17 July 2020.

São Paulo FC score victory in Chilean trademark infringement case

Published Friday, 10 July 2020.

FIFA acknowledges WTO panel report

How Italy is tackling ambush marketing ahead of UEFA 2021 & 2026 Winter Olympics

Published Thursday, 30 April 2020.

Rule 40 in the United States: new opportunities for sponsors but with strings attached

Published Monday, 24 February 2020.

U.S. sports law news update: $75 million NCAA concussion settlement approved

Published Thursday, 05 September 2019.

Physiological and performance data in sport and the legal issues it raises

Published Thursday, 15 August 2019.

French sports fans have image rights too: balancing personal privacy against the public’s right to be informed

Published Wednesday, 31 July 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.

Will the NCAA move to sponsor U.S. collegiate esports? The story so far and key issues to watch

Published Tuesday, 26 March 2019.

Managing athletes image rights in Italy: Key considerations for structuring and accounting under the new tax regime

Published Thursday, 28 February 2019.

AFC steps up fight against Intellectual Property theft

Virtual reality in sports – privacy risks and revenue opportunities for players

Published Wednesday, 05 September 2018.

Data collection from sports events: a nonexclusive future?

Published Thursday, 09 August 2018.

Sports Law News Recap – April - June 2018

Published Friday, 06 July 2018.

Key updates on copyright protection and enforcement for sports media rightsholders

Published Wednesday, 20 June 2018.

The laws on ambush marketing for FIFA World Cup 2018

Published Tuesday, 08 May 2018.

A comparison of sports regulations on the use of wearable technology & data collection

Published Wednesday, 24 January 2018.

Key sports law cases and developments to watch in 2018 - USA

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Key sports law cases of 2017 - USA

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