How Does Intellectual Property Work In Motorsport

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Metaverses – A Brave New World for Sports Brands?

Published Tuesday, 06 September 2022.

Sega’s Battle Against Man Utd In Football Manager Trade Mark Case Ends In Settlement

Published Wednesday, 17 November 2021.

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

Published Thursday, 26 November 2020.

From Milan to Miami: an Inter-national trademark battle

Published Friday, 17 July 2020.

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.

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

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

Published Wednesday, 23 November 2016.

Why football players and managers should own their own trade marks

Published Friday, 08 July 2016.

The importance of trade marks in football – controlling brand value & avoiding own goals

Published Monday, 09 May 2016.

What are the top sports law issues to watch in 2016?

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How to deal with counterfeits in China

Published Tuesday, 22 September 2015.

€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.

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

Published Friday, 26 September 2014.

Washington Redskins claim trademark cancellation unconstitutional

Published Tuesday, 19 August 2014.

Chicago Cubs Bring Trademark Infringement Suit Over Fake Mascot Billy Cub

Published Wednesday, 23 July 2014.

Washington Redskins Trademark Registration cancelled

Published Wednesday, 18 June 2014.

#OnlinePitfalls – Effective management of sports intellectual property rights on social media platforms - Part 2 of 3

Published Friday, 06 September 2013.

Michael Jordan in naming rights and trademark disputes in China

Published Tuesday, 04 June 2013.

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

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Published Saturday, 19 November 2022.

Trade Marks In Sport: Ronaldinho & Henry Case Shows How To Raise ‘Bad Faith Objections’

Published Friday, 15 July 2022.

'Conceptual similarity' key to British Gymnastics' trade mark victory over UK Gymnastics

Published Wednesday, 19 May 2021.

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

Published Friday, 31 July 2020.

Sega’s early win against Man Utd in Football Manager trade mark case

Published Thursday, 16 July 2020.

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

Published Wednesday, 01 July 2020.

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

Published Friday, 19 July 2019.

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.

Navigating Olympic advertising: Rule 40 – a global perspective

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Top 25 sports law articles of 2015

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One of the world’s most lucrative industries – the trade in counterfeit sport goods

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Mark my words: protection of athletes’ nicknames & catchphrases in the U.S.

Published Thursday, 07 May 2015.

Non-traditional trade marks in sports – an EU perspective

Published Wednesday, 01 April 2015.

Another hurdle in the Washington Redskins’ fight for trademark protection

Published Thursday, 25 September 2014.

How successful were FIFA and its sponsors at protecting their brands during the World Cup?

Published Wednesday, 13 August 2014.

Cleveland Indians Logo Under Attack

Published Monday, 30 June 2014.

Brand protection, trademarks, and the event that shall not be named: Event-specific legislation and the Olympic Games - Part 3 of 3

Published Monday, 09 September 2013.

Trademarks in sports: an overview - Part 1 of 3

Published Monday, 02 September 2013.

Formula One Licensing BV v OHIM

Published Sunday, 08 May 2011.