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

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

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.

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

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

Why is sports law special?  Sports law is unique since it represents a fusion of various legal fields. For example, if an individual’s involvement in sport is regulated by a contract, we apply contract law and/or employment law. If the dispute concerns the right to use an athlete’s image, we