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Sports Ticker (15th Jan 2021) - Ice skating body infringed competition law, Sport in England will not be banned under the new national lockdown, British Boxing Board of Control suspend all tournaments

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Read moreSports Ticker (21st Dec 2020) - post-Brexit football signings, claim against Rugby Unions’ governing bodies for brain damage and the provision of free-to-air coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

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Read moreSports Ticker (3rd Dec 2020) - EA sports image rights, NFL make history, Nintendo

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Read moreSports Ticker (19th Nov 2020) - COVID-19 Vaccine abuse, Amazon Prime, Payperview scheme

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Read moreSports Ticker (9th Nov 2020) - CAP consultations, UEFA prize money and British cycling

Welcome to the latest edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from around the sports industry. In our 25th edition, we consider regulatory plans to clamp down on celebrities appearing in gambling ads and guidance on ads for in-game purchases. We also take a look at cuts to prize money available in UEFA competitions, a recent High Court case with implications for sports agents involved in sponsorship introductions and the new star of British cycling.
Read moreSports Ticker (23rd Oct 2020) - Project Big Picture, British horseracing and TRP v SIS

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Read moreSports Ticker (7th October 2020) - Amazon Luna The Laver Cup and a New Boss for F1

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Read moreRPC Sports Ticker (25 September 2020) – esports, wearable tech and Semenya appeal

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Read moreRPC Sports Ticker (11 September 2020) – Lionel Messi contract, rugby midweek games and BT 'Unlimited Subs' subscription

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Read moreRPC Sports Ticker (27 August 2020) - Coutinho's contract, F1's revenue deal, and VR in the NBA

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Read moreRPC Sports Ticker (13 August 2020) – Salary caps, NBA return and esports

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Read moreRPC Sports Ticker (29 July 2020) – Cyber Security, Lions in South Africa and Lululemon

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

As first published by leading sports law resource LawInSport, Jeremy Drew and Samuel Coppard discuss Man United’s trade mark infringement proceedings against Sega and Sports Interactive in relation to Football Manager.
Read moreSports Ticker 17 - Man City, British Gymnastics and Varnish

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Read moreSports Ticker 16 - Wigan, Beckham and Rashford

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Read moreNo hugs or kisses from the General Court

The General Court has dismissed an action brought by Global Brand Holdings, LLC (Global Brand), against the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The action concerned the EUIPO's refusal to register an EU trade mark (EUTM) for "XOXO" on grounds that it lacked distinctive character.
Read moreSports Ticker 15 – Black Lives Matter, Dillian Whyte and Disney

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Read moreBeware the desire to "make hay while the sun shines" – the ASA warns marketers to "think very carefully" before making COVID-19 claims

There is no denying the recent popularity of health and wellness trends: As at the end of 2018, the market had an estimated global value of $4.2 trillion. During the current climate, it has understandably gathered even more traction, with consumers increasingly concerned about obtaining and maintaining healthy bodies and minds.
Read moreBeware the desire to "make hay while the sun shines" – the ASA warns marketers to "think very carefully" before making COVID-19 claims

There is no denying the recent popularity of health and wellness trends: As at the end of 2018, the market had an estimated global value of $4.2 trillion. During the current climate, it has understandably gathered even more traction, with consumers increasingly concerned about obtaining and maintaining healthy bodies and minds.
Read moreSports Ticker 14 – PRO14, World TeamTennis and Man United v Football Manager

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Read moreSports Ticker 13 – eSports, St Andrews and EFL salary caps

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Read moreSports Ticker 12 – F1 restart, virtual NFL Draft and RFL emergency loan

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Read moreSports Ticker 11 – 2.6 Challenge, Premier League furlough and #IsolationGames

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Read moreSports Ticker 10 – Mercedes F1, Newcastle Falcons promotion and Tokyo 2020 delayed

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Read moreSports Ticker 9 – Fury, NASCAR and Sky Sports pause

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Read moreSports Ticker 8 – Sturridge ban, Cycling World League and Sun Yang's ban

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Read moreSports Ticker 7 – 'Premflix and Chill', McIlroy and Allianz

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Read moreSports Ticker 6 – Coronavirus, Nike Air Zoom Alphafly and the 'Mozart of Chess'

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Read moreCJEU hands down decision in Sky v SkyKick case

This morning, the CJEU handed down its judgment for the much anticipated Sky v SkyKick case – certainly one of the most important trade mark referrals from the High Court over the past few years.
Read moreSports Ticker 5 – Saracens, W Series and Speedrunning

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Read moreSports Ticker 4 – Epic Games, acquisition of Charlton and tackling mental health

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Read moreSports Ticker 3 – GAME's eSports arena, Amazon broadcasts and Russia's WADA suspension

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Read moreSports Ticker 2 – The Special One, Juventus FC and Lacrosse

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Read moreSports Ticker 1 – Saracens, DeepMind AI, Under Armour

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Read moreSheffield United, or divided? Implying duties of good faith

The High Court has held that the duty to act with good faith should not be implied into an agreement between the owners of Sheffield United FC.
Read moreLiverpool FC fail to register 'LIVERPOOL' trade mark alone

Liverpool FC has failed to register a trade mark for 'LIVERPOOL' at the UKIPO on the basis of the city's "geographical significance".
Read moreHigh Court does not "lycra" unjust Part 36 offers

In a recent High Court decision it has been held that parties must ensure that Part 36 offers are "genuine offers to settle" as the court will not order costs in circumstances where it is unjust to do so. Furthermore, the decision reinforces the significant weight that is given to whether or not an offeree accepts a Part 36 offer, regardless of whether relief is obtained by the offeree in the first instance.
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