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F1 at a crossroads? FIA and Liberty Media’s battle for pole position on commercial rights
Liberty Media, the current commercial rights holder of Formula One (F1), and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), F1's governing body, have recently been engaged i…

A Guide to Understanding the Role of Intellectual Property in Sport
Through this article, readers shall understand the prevalence of intellectual property (“IP”) in the sports industry th…

A guide to Formula 1’s financial regulations and costs cap
This article explains how Formula 1’s financial regulations and cost cap work and discusses whether they are fit for pu…

Levelling the playing field: Spectator accessibility in UK sports stadiums & venues
This article examines the legal requirements for accessibility across stadiums and venues in all sports, considers what…

A guide to rights protection at major sporting: Part 3- surprises & over enforcement
Part 1 and Part 2 of this three part guide introduced rights protection programmes and looked at the fir…

A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: Part 2 - educate, monitor & enforce
This is part two of a three part guide which provides seven points on how to protect rights holders of today’s maj…

A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: Part 1 - identify rights & managing risk
This three part guide provides seven practical steps to consider when creating a rights protection programme for major…

Demystifying Andretti’s failed F1 bid & anti-dilution fees explained
On March 22, 2023, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (“FIA”) invited applications for a new team that would…

Top tips for sports executives approaching employment contract negotiations
As the high-profile case of Dan Ashworth, Newcastle’s sporting director - who is presently being held on garden leave a…

Top Tips for Protecting Confidential Information and Trade Secrets in Motorsport
This article considers how the law of confidence can protect competitive advantage in the motorsports industry and prov…

A Guide To How Trade Marks Work In Formula One®
In the UK, a trade mark can be protected if it is capable of distinguishing the specific goods/services covered from th…
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