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Patent Trolls Turn To Sports Companies: How To Respond

As technology fuels the growth of new sports-related products and ideas, the need for knowledge about intellectual property abounds. The following is a guest post produced by Aaron L. Parker and Justin N. Mullen of Finnegan LLP, a leading intellectual property law firm, for the benefit of SportTechie readers who may be confronted with a […]

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Data Generated By Wearable Tech Presents Many Challenges In Sports

People and their technology are connecting more and more as the Internet of Things rapidly materializes. Fitness trackers are used by millions to collect and track their biometric data. Amateur and professional athletes utilize fitness tracking technology, including wearables, for the same purpose. This progression towards sharing and collecting personal health information impacts individuals and […]

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The Murky Legality of Sports GIFs

Where would we be without GIFs? The compact video picture file is a staple of the modern Internet, and the lifeblood of BuzzFeed. It’s also primarily how we watch highlights of sports online these days. People don’t even have time to watch the whole SportsCenter cut-up, which is still just a few plays a game. […]

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