Category Archives: Sports Property

Electronic Arts sues Energy Armour over logo use

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

EA Sports is suing a company named Energy Armour.  When you look at the logos in this link, you will see that they are very similar and we would have to agree with the writer of this blog that the Energy Armour logo is … finish reading Electronic Arts sues Energy Armour over logo use

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NHL approves Thrashers’ move to Winnipeg

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Mauri Miller

The NHL board of governors approved a sale of the Atlanta Thrashers part of which will relocate the team to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Don Waddell, who has been with the team for 13 years, said “when I look back and being … finish reading NHL approves Thrashers’ move to Winnipeg

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Brazil speeds up building of World Cup/Olympic infrastructure

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The lower house of the Brazilian Congress approved a law that is meant to speed up the bidding process for work related to the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. While the government is asserting this is all to ensure … finish reading Brazil speeds up building of World Cup/Olympic infrastructure

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NFL has “Major” problems with risque ad

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to an ABC TV report, Chicago Bears safety Major Wright and other NFL players were featured, in uniform, in an advertisement for an adult film event. The event, the Exxxotica Expo 2011, was hailed the largest gathering of adult … finish reading NFL has “Major” problems with risque ad

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76ers sales talks on going

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Buyout specialist Joshua Harris is reportedly in sales talks regarding the Philadelphia 76ers with Comcast-Spectacor, owners of the 76ers. Harris, worth $1.5 billion according to Forbes, has ties to Philadelphia as he is an alumnus of the Warton School at … finish reading 76ers sales talks on going

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Asian Games lacking attendance

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The Asian Games are suffering from a huge lack of attendence and according to reports from SIM, another 400,000 tickets will be put on sale in order to get people into the venues.  The lack of attendence has resulted in … finish reading Asian Games lacking attendance

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WTL: FIFA’s ambush marketing double standard

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Roy Kessel

An interesting article published in Sports Litigation Alert examines the double standard applied by FIFA in ambush marketing.   The article by Ben Mulcahy discusses how FIFA applied this.  The Sheppard Mullin newsletter has the following except of the full article: The … finish reading WTL: FIFA’s ambush marketing double standard

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FIFA elects to hold 2018, 2022 votes

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Despite the allegations and bribery and collusion, FIFA will go ahead with voting on bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups on December 2nd.   FIFA president Sepp Blatter acknowledged that it may have been a mistake to combine the … finish reading FIFA elects to hold 2018, 2022 votes

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FIFA could delay World Cup vote

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Roy Kessel

According to an AP report, FIFA’s ruling executive committee will convene Friday to discuss decisions that could change the shape of the scandal-hit 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding process. The 2 day meetings began with a 4 hour session Thursday, … finish reading FIFA could delay World Cup vote

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18 game NFL season looms

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The NFL appears more and more destined to try to impose an 18 game season on the players.  Much of this posturing could be part of the groundwork for the battle for the new CBA with the NFLPA, however, it … finish reading 18 game NFL season looms

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Furyk DQ’d for missing Pro Am

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Golf has always been a sport of rules.  Coming on the heels of the PGA fiasco of declaring the entire course a bunker, Jim Furyk was disqualified from the Barclays for missing his Pro Am tee time.   There has been … finish reading Furyk DQ’d for missing Pro Am

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