Intellectual Property Law in the Sports and Entertainment Industries

Intellectual Property Law in the Sports and Entertainment Industries

Intellectual Property Law in the Sports and Entertainment Industries

Intellectual Property Law in the Sports and Entertainment Industries

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Overview

In this detailed yet readable legal analysis, the authors thoroughly evaluate the connections between intellectual property and the sports and entertainment industries, covering everything from copyrights and patents to trademarked logos and marketing strategies.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780313391644
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date: 03/28/2014
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 284
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Walter T. Champion is law professor at Texas Southern University School of Law.

Kirk D. Willis is managing partner of The Willis Law Group in Dallas, TX.

The late Patrick K. Thornton was associate professor in sports management at Rice University.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction
2 The Nature of Marketing
Walter T. Champion, Kirk D. Willis, Patrick K. Thornton, and Lawrence Ruddell
3 What's with the Dimples on a Golf Ball? Patents in the Sports and Entertainment Industries
4 Who Is the King of the Road? Copyright in the Music Business
5 Mickey Mouse and Copyrights
6 Broadcasting and Licensing Rights
7 March Madness® and Trademarks
8 Trade Dress and Boutique Golf Clubs
Walter T. Champion and Tina Y. Burleson
9 Trade Secrets
Walter T. Champion, Kirk D. Willis, Patrick K. Thornton, and Joey Barajas
10 The Right of Publicity
11 Unjust Enrichment
Walter T. Champion, Kirk D. Willis, Patrick K. Thornton, and Joey Barajas
12 Unfair Competition
Walter T. Champion, Kirk D. Willis, Patrick K. Thornton, and Joey Barajas
13 Deceptive Trade Practices
14 Domain Names
15 Intellectual Property in Cyberspace
16 The Branding of Johnny Football
17 International Aspects
18 Advocacy and Litigation Strategy
Walter T. Champion, Kirk D. Willis, Patrick K. Thornton, and Joey Barajas
19 Ethical Considerations
20 Hip Hop and Intellectual Property
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index
About the Authors

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