09 January 2018
Part Two - Let the games begin: German IP law in the world of esports
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/germany/german-ip-law-in-the-world-of-esports-part-two

The use of trade marks on in-game virtual products (e.g. manufacturer logos) is probably permissible in light of the principles established by the German Federal Court of Justice in the Opel-Blitz II decision.

05 January 2018
Part One - Let the games begin: German IP law in the world of esports
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/germany/german-ip-law-in-the-world-of-esports-part-one

Growing numbers of viewers and rising profits are making esports increasingly interesting for event organizers, sports leagues, sponsors and with traditional sports clubs even establishing their own esports divisions.

02 November 2017
Heightened antitrust/competition law risk for sport governing bodies facing new market entrants
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2017/global/heightened-antitrust-competition-law-risk-for-sport-governing-bodies-facing-new-market-entrants

In recent years, the European Commission (EC) and National Competition Authorities (NCA) have shown increased appetite to investigate sport governing bodies in relation to rules that restrict competition from new market ...