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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25 key articles on trade marks in sports

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Key tips for sports brands on tackling counterfeiting and grey goods

Published Thursday, 19 October 2017.

Top of the league: How football clubs protect and exploit their brands in a global marketplace

Published Friday, 11 August 2017.

#Sport: The digital battle between sponsors, rights holders and ambush marketers

Published Thursday, 13 July 2017.

Helmet to helmet: The latest in Schutt and Riddell’s IP row

NCAA players’ likeness suit attempts to gain new life

How to structure image rights companies for international athletes working in the U.K.

Published Monday, 06 February 2017.

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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Taxation of image rights in Australia: Key points for athletes from the Brisbane Lions decision

Published Thursday, 26 October 2017.

Trends in digital brand engagement, image rights and sponsorship deals in sport

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France's sports code makes it possible for players’ image rights licensing alongside employment contracts

Published Wednesday, 26 July 2017.

Trade marks for sport events - How Wimbledon secured their colour mark - Episode 48

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Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario does not strike out Cleveland Indians’ logo complaint

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

Published Tuesday, 07 March 2017.

Cyber-Espionage Hits Major League Baseball: A review of the Cardinals & Chris Correa case

Published Thursday, 02 March 2017.

Case review: US Soccer Federation v National Players Association (use of player likenesses)

Published Thursday, 02 February 2017.