Football Law Annual Moot(FLAM)

Happy Birthday, Mr. Pius Ndubuokwu , an International Sports Lawyer and the Founder of The Football Law Annual Moot! Your vision and dedication to advancing sports law through FLAM have inspired many. May this new year bring you more success, fulfillment, and happiness. Wishing you continued impact and excellence in all you do! #PiusCNdubuokwu #FootballLaw #SportsLaw

Breaking the Deal: Legal Implications of Breach of Contract in Sports Law. The profile of our speakers, Miss Judith Zebedayo and Mr Timothy Kajja. Links have been sent to all registered persons emails. Time: 6:00pm Date: 18, January 2025 Venue: Google meet.

To all persons who have registered for this event, please check your mails for the access link to the event by 6pm today. Do not forget to be there.

IP IN SPORT. My experience as a Quarterfinalist at the maiden edition of the Football Law Annual Moot(FLAM) exposed me to the world of football and sports law and immediately my brain started connecting dots- The connection between Intellectual Property and Football. One may think competitive sport is all about passion! The love of the game, the dedication to the craft and giving your heart to the badge. Or in other words, the club's official logo. But not exactly. Behind every sports establishment is a business and with business comes branding. That's where Intellectual Property creeps in. Club logos and Slogans that form part of the club's identity are all registered as part of the club's trademark. However, for a slogan to be eligible for trademark protection, it must be distinctive and not merely descriptive. “You will never walk alone” is a fine example. The case of BOSTON PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY v. DALLAS CAP & EMBLEM (although focused on hockey)sets a precedent for protecting sports logos under trademark law, influencing similar disputes in football. We should also remember that laws relating to trademark and other intellectual property rights tend to be territorial in nature. In Europe, a legal right of personality(which is called image right in some territories) is recognized and safeguarded under the constitutional rules of the country concerned. For example, in Germany, Articles 1 and 2 of the Constitution protect image rights. Thus, Oliver Khan, the former German national goalkeeper, successfully sued Electronic Arts(EA) the well-known games manufacturer, for using his name and image in an official FIFA Computer Football game without his express consent (Kahn v Electronic Arts GmbH, unreported, 25 April 2003). Next time you turn on the game to watch Monday night football, remember you are not just watching 22 men run around the pitch kicking a ball. You are watching a brand, a business establishment, well protected by various Intellectual Property Rights.

Thank you, Alexander. we are glad to have helped in your journey in sports law.

Breaking the Deal: A Deep Dive into the Legal Implications of Breach of Contract in Sports Law with Renowned Sports Lawyers, Judith Zebedayo and Timothy Kajja – Examining Key Legal Principles, Case Studies, and Remedies for Athletes, Clubs, and Stakeholders." ?? Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 ? Time: 6:00 PM (WAT) ?? Venue: Google Meet ?? Register now to secure your spot (Free but registration is mandatory): https://lnkd.in/duePjq74 Don't miss this insightful session on one of the most pressing legal issues in sports

Julian Alvarez’s Controversial Double Touch Penalty in the Shootout Left Fans and Experts Debating! According to IFAB’s Law 14, a Penalty Taker Cannot Touch the Ball Twice Before Another Player Does—So Should the Goal Have Counted? Here’s the Legal Explanation Behind the Decision!" #FLAM24 #PiusCNdubuokwu #FootballLaw #SportsLaw #fifaregulations #ucl #uefachampionsleague #atleticomadrid #realmadrid #julianalvarez?? #julianalvarez

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The Materials for the FLAM webinar : Jurisdictional Boundaries in Football: Resolving International Disputes are now available. A big thank you to Mr Marton Kiss and Georgi Gradev for providing these materials. To access them, click: https://lnkd.in/diyQ-nYH Thank you.

This International Women's Day, we celebrate the remarkable women shaping the future of sports law! ??? At the Football Law Annual Moot, we are committed to fostering inclusivity, breaking barriers, and empowering women to lead in the world of football law and governance. Here's to a future where talent, passion, and expertise know no gender! #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction# #Inspireinclusion#