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Pensioner sues Wolverhampton Wanderers over design of logo

13 June 2019

Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club have succeeded in defending a copyright claim in which the claimant contended that he designed their distinctive wolf head logo over 40 years ago.

Sports Q&A - What are your top five legal tips for the transfer window?

25 January 2019

Whether you’re a junior lawyer whose recently started work in a football club or are just a fan who wants to know what legal issues might be holding up a deal to get a player signed, this month's Q+A on the top five legal tips for the transfer window should be of interest.

Alex Kelham comments for City A.M: 'Why has Colin Kaepernick filed a trade mark of his image?'

30 October 2018

In an article for City A.M, Alex Kelham comments on former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Kaepernick seeking to protect his assets by filing a trade mark in the US and discusses athletes' efforts to protect their personal brands.

Defences to infringement in the EU trademark reforms: a mixed bag

01 August 2017

Simon Chapman has written an article for World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) which discusses how the EU trademark reforms have provided a mixed bag for right owners.