Understanding Counterfeit Merchandise in Sports

Upon seeing a news story about Detroit police seizing at least $85,000 worth of counterfeit Detroit Lions merchandise over the course of the 2023 NFL season, I realized it might be worth while to explain what counterfeiting and counterfeit marks are for a few different reasons: (1) You confidently know the merchandise’s source; (2) You may be able to better gauge the merchandise’s quality; and (3) You can support the businesses that do it right!

Jaime, Intellectual Property, NFL, TrademarksJaime MiettinenJanuary 18, 2024NFL, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Infringement, Detroit Lions, licensingComment

American Needle & the NFL Settled, & My Antitrust Heart is Sad

Jaime, NFL, Trademarks, AntitrustJaime MiettinenMarch 6, 2015NFL, American Needle, licensing, Sherman Act, competitive balanceComment

What You May Not Know About the "12th Man"

Jaime, NCAA, Contracts, Trademarks, NFLJaime MiettinenOctober 11, 201412th Man, Seattle Seahawks, licensing, Texas A&M University, Featured Comment