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Copyright on Ice: The Intellectual Property Issues that Put the Milano-Cortina Olympic Figure Skating into Flutz

By Jonathan Mason on Posted in Intellectual Property, IP Litigation, Olympics, Paralympics, Rules and regulations, Skating
The Winter Olympics certainly generated its fair share of headline-grabbing stories over the last few weeks. In the figure skating, one of those stories was that surrounding Spanish skater, Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate, and his now famed Minions-inspired routine. As well as capturing the imagination of many fans with his yellow T-shirt and blue overalls costume, … Continue Reading

Olympic Games: U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Suing U.S. Beverage Company Over Trademark Infringement

By Marisol Mork and Lauryn Durham on Posted in Advertising, Brand protection, Competition and Markets Authority, IP Litigation, Marketing, Olympics, Social Media, Trade Mark, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, US
As the Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris commences, the United States Olympic & Paralympics Committee (USOPC) is vigilant against unauthorized use of its trademarks. The USOPC filed a lawsuit against a U.S. beverage company, alleging the use of Olympic-related terms like “OLYMPIC” and “TEAM USA” without permission. These trademarks are vital for the USOPC’s funding … Continue Reading
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