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Sports Ticker (16 July 2021) - Soul Cap, Jay-Z tackles rugby, and Wimbledon media rights - a speed-read of key commercial updates from the sports world
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Read moreSports Ticker (1 July 2021) - Laurel Hubbard, Nike's super spikes and the RFU's COVID Recovery Plan - a speed-read of key commercial updates from the sports world
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Read moreSports Ticker (17 June 2021) - RPC Sports Ticker: The FA's first female chair, CVC's "One Tennis" plans and Boris backs bowler
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Read moreSports Ticker (3 June 2021) - Parkrun, F1 Salary Cap and Copa America - a speed-read of key commercial updates from the sports world
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Read moreSports Ticker (25 May 2021) - Tokyo Olympics' vaccinations, Premier League NFTs and Lineker v HMRC
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Read moreMONOPOLY - Hasbro fails to pass go in long-running trade mark dispute
The General Court has dismissed an appeal brought by Hasbro, Inc. (Hasbro) against the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) following its decision that repeat trade mark filings for 'MONOPOLY' constituted bad faith.
Read moreSports Ticker (10 May 2021) - Para-sport basketball league, Premier League TV Rights and Olympic Virtual Series
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Read moreSports Ticker (22 April 2021) - Super League, full stadiums and Coin for Respect
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Read moreSports Ticker (12 April 2021) - British Cycling World Rugby and the Tokyo Olympics
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Read moreSports Ticker (26 Mar 2021) - Women's Super League, FIFA influencer advertising and the Six Nations
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Read moreSports Ticker (12 Mar 2021) - Rugby World Cup, Fenway Sports Group and Dettol
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Read moreSports Ticker (25 Feb 2021) - England Cricket partnership, New Balance and Fantasy Premier League
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Read moreSports Ticker (12 February 2021) - Super Bowl LV, NBA investment and Ligue 1 broadcasting
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Read moreAmazon in the clear as it fails to hit the target
The High Court has dismissed claims brought against Amazon by Beverly Hills Polo Club for alleged trade mark infringement, arising out of products sold on the US website amazon.com but which are visible to consumers in the UK and EU.
Read moreSports Ticker (1 February 2021) - Investment in esports, Snodgrass omission and Sixth Street's takeover
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Read moreSports 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.
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