MLB Players, DraftKings Battle Could Set IP Precedent
There’s a 71-year history of sports-related cases in which courts say athletes have a right in the publicity value of their photograph, imagery and other biographical…
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Hockey Teams Face the Music Over Copyright Infringement
What do Donald Trump, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Utica Comets have in common? They’ve all been sued this year for copyright infringement over their use of songs…
Holy Cow! Restaurants Fight Over Harry Caray’s Iconic Phrase
Harry Caray has been deceased for 26 years, but the company that owns and manages the famed broadcaster’s name, image and likeness and other intellectual property says a…
Lane Kiffin Tweet Yields Lawsuit From Zealous Copyright Holder
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But Their Emails: Adidas Bid for New Thom Browne Trial Denied
A Southern District of New York judge Monday denied a motion by Adidas for a new trial in its trademark dispute with fashion company Thom Browne Inc. U.S. District Judge…
Kevin Durant and NBA Teams Key to Intellectual Property Disputes
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Troy Aikman Has Edge in Battle With Lamar Jackson Over No. 8
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Adidas Sues Over 100 Sites for Fake Merch in Brand Crackdown
Adidas, lamenting that it and other “famous trademark owners” must expend “significant monetary” resources to combat counterfeiters, sued nearly 120 websites for…
Jets Logo Sparks Federal Lawsuit Against NFL, Team
A former New York Jets employee sued the team, the NFL and NFL Properties Monday, accusing them of using his logo design without compensation and violating his right of…
Knicks-Raptors Espionage Case Heads to Arbitration
A federal judge Friday granted the Toronto Raptors’ motion to compel the New York Knicks’ trade secret lawsuit to arbitration. The decision means the dispute will move…
Cubs Sue Wrigley View Rooftop Owner Over Seat Sales
The Chicago Cubs filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against Wrigley View Rooftop, a business that sells rooftop tickets in a building adjacent to Wrigley Field to watch…
Nike’s Defense in ‘Ballin’ Lawsuit Nets Attorneys’ Fees
A federal judge in Texas last week awarded Nike $25,000 in attorney’s fees for its successful defense of a lawsuit that accused the apparel giant of stealing the word…
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