Lifecycle of a smart idea | Playing by the rules – Brands and the celebration of major sport & entertainment events

71 minute read
14 October 2022

Advertising and corporate sponsorships associated with major sporting, cultural and entertainment events present a great brand opportunity for organizations around the world. However, such activities can also present serious legal risks – for event organisers, official sponsors and non-sponsor businesses simply looking to capitalize on public interest.

In this on-demand webinar, our international panel of intellectual property professionals explore the competing interests of these different parties in relation to a range of timely topics, including:

  • Legal measures available to event organisers
  • Event specific legislation and the legal framework in Canada, UK, UAE, and France
  • Opportunities and pitfalls in sponsorship agreements
  • Ambush marketing and damaging advertising tactics from non-sponsor brands
  • Key legal issues for non-sponsor brands when advertising in connection with major events
  • Practical do's and don'ts

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This program is eligible for up to one hour of substantive CPD credits with the LSO, the LSBC and the Barreau du Québec.

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This is the 21st installment in our Lifecycle of a Smart Idea series, dedicated to helping you maximize opportunity and minimize risk when taking innovative ideas to the global market. Watch more from the series »


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