IP Watchdog

JULY 27, 2021

“Name, Image, Likeness” rights, the term commonly used to designate rights covered under right of publicity law, has been a popular and trending term thus far in 2021, and a hotly debated topic in the world of sports. With the Supreme Court’s ruling in NCAA v. college athletes and recruits.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

The hearing comes a little over a month after the NCAA issued its first ruling in an NIL infractions case and less than a month after former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker assumed duties as president of the NCAA. On March 29, 2023, Congress held a hearing on collegiate name, image, and likeness (NIL) issues in collegiate sports.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

At last, the NCAA has changed its policy on college athletes monetizing their name, image, and likeness, also known as their NIL. Who cares if the Supreme Court forced the NCAA’s hands in Alston v. NCAA , which didn’t directly address the issue but provided clear indicia that the Court intended to deal with the issue eventually?

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

The draft Senate bill grants the NCAA greater authority in managing NIL instead of creating a new regulatory body. The draft also proposes the creation of a trust funded by revenue-generating, college-level tournaments, such as the College Football Playoff and NCAA basketball tournament. On the Senate side, Sens.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Contemporary, Lawyerly, Example : If you hear a bell ringing in your head, its probably because personality rights have been a hot button topic at the NCAA as it applies to collegiate athletes. With a Supreme Court ruling (NCAA v. However, no more!

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 12, 2021

At last, the NCAA has changed its policy on college athletes monetizing their name, image, and likeness, also known as their NIL. Who cares if the Supreme Court forced the NCAA’s hands in Alston v. The others had no plans to do so because they lacked state laws permitting such behavior and superseding NCAA policy.

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