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eSport: everything to play for
The International Olympic Committee recently declared that competitive video gaming could be considered a sporting activity. What are the implications for the sports industry and, crucially, for intellectual property?
Esports: an overview of a new(ish) frontier in digital entertainment
Esports are growing in popularity, with the expanding esports industry expected to generate USD 1.38 billion in 2022 according to Newzoo. Andrea Rizzi explores the legal complexity surrounding e-sports and the need for a balanced and effective governance system.
Intellectual property and the specificity of sports
Sports are a global industry with universal appeal so why do sports raise so many complicated IP-related issues?
A fresh look at the Olympic properties
In the wake of As the XXIII Olympic Games in PyeongChang, Republic of Korea get under way in February 2018, what role do IP rights play in generating the funds required to organize one of the largest sporting events in the world?