College athletes across the United States are trading in their jerseys for suits to take on a different court: the District Court. On June 15, 2020, a class-action lawsuit was…
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Chiefs Win While Indigenous People Lose: Use of Indigenous Symbols, Names, and Practices in Sports
In this year’s Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in what was another memorable title game. Like every Super Bowl, the event was highlighted by…
Can a Trademark Refusal Still be a Win? What Athletes are Teaching us About Trademark Refusals
Anyone who has ever played sports knows that there is just as much to learn from losing as there is from winning. The same could be said about a string…
In Too Deep: Exclusive Rights of Game Producers in the Esports Industry
In a previous article, I discussed the rise of esports, in this article I will explore the proprietary nature of esports, the deep control afforded to game producers over their…
Just Trademark It: Athletes Turning to Trademarks to Gain Competitive Edge
With the Kawhi Leonard saga officially coming to a close on July 10th after his signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, the city of Toronto, along with the rest of…