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News briefsSports Direct denies injunction in dispute over Newcastle United replica jerseys
Sports Direct, owned by Mike Ashley, has faced a setback in its legal battle with Newcastle United Football Club (NUFC) regarding the sale of replica kits for the upcoming 2024/25 season. The retailer had lodged a complaint against NUFC with the Competition Appeal Tribunal in March, accusing the club of ...
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News briefsSpanish trade union sues Decathlon
Spanish trade union Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) has filed a lawsuit against Decathlon, claiming that the sports retailer and manufacturer is “violating the fundamental right to freedom of association.” The complaint was filed on April 3. Decathlon is also accused of denying the union’s delegates access to information about the working ...
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News briefsBurton wins in next instance against Koroyd
Following a 26-month legal battle over a patent related to the shock-absorbing WaveCel technology, Burton has announced in a press release that a German court has ruled that Koroyd’s patent No. EP 1694 152 B1 is invalid in Germany. Koroyd may appeal the decision. In the fall of 2022, Koroyd ...
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News briefsCourt dismisses lawsuit against Nike for greenwashing
A lawsuit against Nike in Missouri has been dismissed by the court following allegations that the company’s Sustainability Collection misled consumers about its use of sustainable materials. The lawsuit, filed by Maria Guadalupe Ellis in May 2023, claimed that Nike violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. According to Ellis, Nike ...
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Article“CAUTION: HOT COFFEE”: Product compliance, safety and liability in the US vs. Europe
We explore the basic disparities in product safety and liability regimes between the US and Europe.
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ArticleHow sporting goods brands can proactively combat counterfeits
Explore the complex landscape of combatting counterfeits with our legal expert Jochen Schäfer. Delve into the evolving strategies, collaborative initiatives, and advanced technologies shaping brand protection in the sporting goods industry.
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News briefsDecathlon UK taps Gordons for regulatory guidance
Decathlon UK has enlisted retail-focused legal firm Gordons to navigate regulatory complexities amid surging sales. Gordons will provide Decathlon with strategic counsel on product stewardship and consumer law, bolstering the retailer’s commitment to compliance. Decathlon was founded in France in 1976 and expanded to the UK in 1999, venturing into ...
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News briefsBeijing to host 2027 World Athletics Championships
The World Athletics (WA) governing body has revealed that Beijing, China’s capital, will be the host city for the prestigious 2027 edition of the World Athletics Championships. The decision was announced following a council meeting in Scotland, preceding the World Athletics Indoor Championships set to take place in Glasgow from ...
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News briefsEngland Golf signs IWG’s “Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration”
England Golf, the governing body for amateur golf in England, has announced that it has signed the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport’s “Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration.” It is the first golfing body in the U.K. to do so, claims England Golf. The Declaration was signed by England ...
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News briefsBjörn Borg's footwear partner undergoes restructuring
Serve&Volley, the footwear licensee partner of Björn Borg, a subsidiary of Unlimited Footwear Group, has begun restructuring proceedings in the Netherlands. The company is responsible for designing and distributing Björn Borg shoes across Europe, excluding Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. CEO of Björn Borg, Henrik Bunge, stated, “We had already started ...
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ArticleUnfair competition: HDE calls for clear rules for Temu & Co
In a time where German companys abide the rules and laws, masses of goods that violate all regulations are entering the German market.
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ArticleSpain’s FICE concerned over EU action on payment windows
The Spanish Federation of Footwear Companies (FICE) believes that proposed revisions to the EU’s directive on late payments will only make matter worse for Spain’s footwear companies, which since 2022 have been dealing with a Spanish law called “Create and Grow” (Ley Crea y Crece). This law has limited eligibility ...
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News briefsSuper League Triathlon rebrands as Supertri
Supertri is the new name for Super League Triathlon. It is the company’s first refresh since launching in 2017 with its first test event in Hamilton Island. The name “Supertri” is described on the company’s website as “an all-encompassing brand delivering entertainment and inspiration and the very future of triathlon.” ...
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News briefsMEP Frankowski backs FESI manifesto for inclusive sports
MEP Tomasz Frankowski, Co-Chair of the Sports Group in the European Parliament, has thrown his support behind the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) Manifesto for the upcoming EU elections. FESI, in a statement, emphasized that this endorsement “underscores the alignment between FESI’s vision and the crucial work ...
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News briefsTennis Industry Association rebrands to serve diverse community
Tennis Industry Association (TIA) has undergone a transformation, rebranding itself as the Racquet Industry Research Group (RIRG). The change signifies more than just a shift in name; it marks a strategic move to broaden its mission and serve the entire racquet sports community with research and data. Recognizing the diverse ...
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News briefsParis 2024 medals carry an actual fragment of the Eiffel Tower
See the medals the world’s greatest athletes will receive this summer.
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News briefsBMC seeks short-time work amid market struggles
The Swiss bicycle market is facing tough times. Several brands from the Alpine country have struggled since the pandemic, with BMC being the latest on that list. Because of decreased demand, the company has filed a preemptive application for short-time work with the competent department for economy and labor in ...
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News briefsUEFA president will not stand for reelection in 2027
Aleksander Ceferin, the head of European football governing body UEFA, has announced that he would not stand for reelection in 2027 and an unprecedented fourth term at the helm of the organization. An amendment to UEFA’s statutes passed by the organization’s Congress on Feb. 8 would have ...
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News briefsSkechers celebrates dismissal of shareholder lawsuit by Delaware Court
Skechers USA. Inc. has announced that the Delaware Chancery Court has dismissed with prejudice the shareholder derivative lawsuit filed on July 21, 2022, against all current and former members of the Skechers Board of Directors named as defendants. The Court’s decision to dismiss the action with prejudice was met with ...
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News briefsFIFA unveils 2026 World Cup schedule
FIFA has announced the schedule for the 2026 World Cup, set to be split between Mexico, the US and Canada. The final of one of the world’s largest sporting events will take place at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, which has beat out Dallas’ AT&T Stadium for the privilege in a ...
