Brand Protection & Piracy in Sport

LawInSport, in partnership with Stobbs, invites you to join us for an evening seminar exploring one of the most pressing challenges facing sports organisations today: protecting brand value and content in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Who Should Attend

Sports executives and administrators
In-house counsel & brand protection professionals working at governing bodies, leagues, clubs, teams, agencies, broadcasters, media companies, sponsors
Agents
Athletes and coaches

Why We Hope You'll Join Us

The value of sport has undergone a fundamental shift. For some organisations, as much as 90% of value now derives from intangible assets - intellectual property, relationships, reputation, and data. Meanwhile, sport piracy alone reportedly cost the industry an estimated $28.3 billion in 2023, with projections reaching $113 billion by 2027.

Whether you work in a sports organisation, governing body, club, agency, or media company, we believe you’ll find value in the discussions and the opportunity to connect with others navigating similar challenges.

Agenda

4:00pm - 4:30pm - Registration

4:30pm - 5:15pm - Session 1: Piracy and Cybercrime - The Challenges Ahead in Sports Law

J. Scott Evans, IA Director & Founding Partner (US), Stobbs
Josh Charalambous, Partner, RPC (Moderator)
Richard Ferguson, IA Director, Stobbs
Mo Ali, Chief of Brand & Content Protection, Obviously
Darren Bailey, Consultant, former in-house counsel to World Rugby and FA

5:30pm - 6:30pm - Session 2: Drilling Down to the Detail for Sport Brands

Etienne Sanz de Acedo, International Trademark Association, CEO
J. Scott Evans, IA Director & Founding Partner (US), Stobbs
Sarah Fellows, IA Director, Stobbs
Shalabh Gupta, Secretariat (Moderator)
Fiona Green, Founder & Director, Winners
Parul Patel, Former in-house counsel, Nike
Louise Savage, General Counsel - International, LIV Golf

6:30pm - 6:45pm - Closing Remarks

6:45pm - 8pm - Networking Drinks

This seminar is exclusively for those working within sports organisations, including in-house counsel, legal teams, and brand protection professionals at governing bodies, leagues, clubs, teams, agencies, broadcasters, media companies, sponsors, and investors.

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