The Beaverton, Oregon based sports gear maker Nike filed a lawsuit against MMA sportswear brand Venum last month alleging trademark infringement and other violations of trademark law. The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court of Oregon claims that Venum’s mark infringes a previously filed Nike-owned trademark, Venom. Nike sued DBV Distribution, Inc. and Dragon […]
legal
UFC shuts down illegal streaming web site
The UFC announced that it had successfully taken and down and seized the records of a web site that illegally streamed two PPVs. Also, it has made good on its threat of pursuing individuals accessing these illegally streaming sites. The UFC has seized the records of www.cagewatcher.eu and it appears that the UFC will use […]
How does Court ruling on “Net Neutrality” relate to the WWE Network and UFC Fight Pass?
A District of Columbia Circuit Court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could not prohibit internet providers from blocking or discriminating against traffic to lawful websites. The ruling which impacts “Open Internet” (aka net neutrality) may mean issues for the UFC Fight Pass and WWE Network in the future. In Verizon v. Federal Communications […]
13 for 13: No. 5 Eddie Alvarez-Bellator settle lawsuit
The Eddie Alvarez-Bellator legal saga came to an end this year with Alvarez settling with Bellator and making a triumphant appearance at Bellator 106. The legal case which Alvarez vowed would go to trial settled in time for Alvarez to face Michael Chandler on November 2nd. As we know the story, Alvarez completed his fight […]
13 for 13: No. 8 Zuffa still shut out in New York
Another year, another full-court press by Zuffa to hold an event in New York….another disappointment. The Southern District of New York ruled on New York’s Motion to Dismiss and found in favor of the state and dismissed all of Zuffa’s claims except for its claim that the existing statute banning professional MMA in the state […]