Anti-Doping Rules 2: Exploring Jannik Sinner’s Anti-Doping Allegations

On September 26, 2024, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced that it has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding Jannik Sinner, the talented Italian tennis player. In March 2024, Sinner tested positive for clostebol, a banned substance, but the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA)

Protection of Industrial Design

One of the key prerequisites for a product’s success in the market is its aesthetic appearance. The visual characteristics of a product make it more attractive to potential buyers, and as such, design contributes to the product’s market success. By protecting your industrial design, you gain the exclusive right to

Anti-Doping Rules in the Republic of Serbia

Although doping is most often discussed in the context of professional sports, the topic was brought back into focus during the Olympic Games in Paris. Recently, media reports highlighted decisions made by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), including a situation where WADA allowed 23 Chinese swimmers to compete in the

Key considerations when signing a franchising agreement

How did it all start?  Although the origins of franchising can be traced back to medieval Europe, the beginning of the modern franchise business model is attributed to an entrepreneur named Isaac Merrit Singer, founder of I.M. Singer & Company and the first person to patent the modern sewing machine.

Sponsorship agreement in sports

The significance of sports sponsorship agreements or the story of Air Jordan  Forty years ago, Nike invited Michael Jordan to design his unique sneakers. At that time, Jordan broke the NBA rule that required players to wear only white sneakers by wearing red and black sneakers in every game, resulting

In the negotiation ring III: What if a player gets injured?

Why is Jamal Murray delaying signing?  In late June 2024, it was reported that Jamal Murray, a player for the Denver Nuggets, had yet to sign a contract extension that was offered to him a few weeks earlier. The delay in signing, coupled with his announced participation in the Olympic

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