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💡 What's been happening at the UPC? In addition to last week's first two judgments on the merits from the Düsseldorf LD and the Paris LD, there has been recent news regarding proceedings for provisional measures: 🤔 In Ballinno v. UEFA & Kinexion, the Hamburg Local Division of the UPC published its rationale for rejecting Ballinno's application for provisional measures regarding a patent on technology for detecting offside situations ("connected ball technology"), intended for use in the 2024 European Championships. The UPC determined that Ballinno did not demonstrate the urgency required for such measures and found it likely that the defendants did not infringe the patent. Specifically, the court noted in its headnotes that a nearly three-month delay without substantial efforts to gather and present evidence of the alleged infringement made the application for provisional measures lack urgency. This decision has been appealed, and it will be interesting to see how the UPC's Court of Appeal addresses the standard for urgency. 🤔 The battle between Abbott Diabetes Care and SiBio Technology over glucose monitoring technology appears to be concluding. Last April, Abbott filed three applications for provisional measures against SiBio: two in The Hague LD and one in the Düsseldorf LD. On June 19, 2024, The Hague LD granted a preliminary injunction in one case while denying it in the other, finding it likely that the enforced patent would be deemed invalid due to added matter. On July 3, 2024, the Düsseldorf LD declared the proceedings terminated following a settlement in which SiBio agreed not to sell the contested devices. Evelina Marchesoni #UnifiedPatentCourt #UPCJudgments #DüsseldorfLD #ParisLD #ProvisionalMeasures #BallinnoVsUEFAKinexion #HamburgLocalDivision #ConnectedBallTechnology #2024EuropeanChampionships #PatentInfringement #UPCCourtOfAppeal #AbbottDiabetesCare #SiBioTechnology #GlucoseMonitoringTechnology #PreliminaryInjunction #TheHagueLD #PatentLitigation #PatentSettlement

❓ Shareholder primacy: what is it? 👨🎓 The principle that shareholder interests are paramount in board decision making. Profit above all else. ❓ And why do we need to get rid of it, at least in football? 🧑🏼🎓 An example from Germany: Borussia Dortmund have signed a sponsorship deal with Europe’s largest weapons manufacturer, Rheinmetall. The name of a company that makes deadly weapons will now be plastered across the advertising boards at Dortmund’s iconic stadium. A club once known for its fan-first approach and legendary “yellow wall” will now be part of the PR machine of an weapons manufacturer. ❓How do we do it in the UK? 👨🎓There are two approaches. First, in general, we amend the Companies Act to put shareholder interests on a par with other interests, such as the community and the environment. My wonderful colleagues at Bates Wells have worked on the Better Business Act, which achieves exactly that aim: https://lnkd.in/gEe4SQG2 Second, in football, we incorporate good decision-making in the Football Governance Code, to be adopted by the incoming Independent Football Regulator. I will be working on this in the coming months. https://lnkd.in/gDR_Z3tJ

Report of the RWC 2023 in France- will we see something similar for Euro 2024 in Germany or Paris 2024 ? #sportsmarketing #sportsbusiness #euro2024 #paris2024 https://lnkd.in/ebwbUeDR

The security and safety of critical digital infrastructures are crucial for huge sports events (e.g., WM or EM soccer championships), which nowadays are streamed online very often. This is why we at DE-CIX spend a lot of resources and effort ensuring our operations are safe and sound! I will discuss this topic tomorrow during #fiberdays (organized by BREKO Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V.)! Come and join! https://buff.ly/3unlvTQ

In a candid interview, DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga Chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke discusses the recent collapse of a major private equity deal in the Bundesliga, attributing it to a vocal minority of fans. Amidst this financial debate, Watzke is also steering Borussia Dortmund's expansion into the Americas with the opening of a new office in New York, aiming for a significant revenue boost and deeper engagement with American soccer enthusiasts. 1. What led to the collapse of the Bundesliga's private equity deal? Hans-Joachim Watzke cites the opposition of a "minority" of organized fans, about five percent, as the pivotal force that unsettled clubs and ultimately led to the deal's collapse. Despite initial support, the increasing fan protests swayed the consensus against the investment. 2. How does the Bundesliga's failed private equity deal affect smaller clubs? Watzke expresses concern that the collapse of the deal will most adversely affect the Bundesliga's smaller clubs. These clubs would have benefited from the financial injection to level the competitive field, suggesting that the financial stability of larger clubs like FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund remains largely unaffected. 3. How does Watzke view the financial impact of the new FIFA Club World Cup on Borussia Dortmund? While acknowledging the Club World Cup as a significant platform to promote Dortmund globally, Watzke downplays its financial impact. He highlights the event as an opportunity for exposure rather than a major financial windfall, emphasizing the tournament's role in showcasing Dortmund on a global stage. 4. What are the goals for Borussia Dortmund's new office in New York? The opening of Dortmund's New York office is part of a broader strategy to tap into the growing American interest in soccer, replicate the success of their Asian offices, and significantly increase their commercial revenue in the Americas. Watzke envisions this venture enhancing Dortmund's brand presence, expanding the academy, increasing fan engagement, and boosting sponsorship revenues in the U.S. 💡 Learn more: This intriguing scenario unfolds a complex narrative of tradition vs. modernization in German football, alongside Borussia Dortmund's strategic expansion into the American market. As the Bundesliga navigates these financial and cultural currents, the global football community watches closely. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment

🏟️💻🏟️ FBIN FORUM 🏟️💻🏟️ Always great to hear from our friends at Eintracht Frankfurt on their innovative EintrachtTech GmbH subsidiary! Fascinating how the solution - developed for the sports business, by the sports business - is now ready to be rolled out to other clubs! Which other examples of sports clubs diversifying do you know of? Comment below! Or, if you are here at the FBIN Summit, let Stuart Levy know in person your thoughts! #IRISontheroad #sportsbusiness #Innovation

Our Head of Sales, Oliver N., will be taking the stage at the SBC Summit North America from May 7-9 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey! 🇺🇸 Join Oli on Thursday, May 9th, from 3:00-3:40 EDT (09:00-09:40 CEST) for a compelling panel discussion titled "Integrity in Sports - did the leagues go wrong and can the industry help?" 🎤 As a seasoned expert in the online betting and gaming industry, Oli is dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges facing the world of sports integrity, ethics, and regulation. 🌐 In a rapidly evolving industry where integrity is paramount, he will share his insight on how leagues, integrity organisations, operators, and regulators can collaborate to educate players, engage fans, and foster a responsible relationship with gaming. 💡 At PandaScore, we believe in promoting transparency, integrity, and responsible gaming practices. Oli’s participation in this panel exemplifies our commitment to driving positive change and shaping the future of the sports betting and iGaming industry. 🐼 Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and join the conversation at the SBC North America Summit! 🗣️ Stay tuned for updates and highlights from Oli’s panel discussion. 💬  Check out the full agenda for SBC Summit North America here: https://lnkd.in/e7B9wxuD #SBCEvents #SBCSummitNorthAmerica #SportsBetting #iGaming #ResponsibleGaming #PandaScore

Everything you need to know in #SportsBiz today: 1. Real Madrid C.F. pegged at $6.6bn to top Forbes' most valuable soccer teams list for third consecutive year 2. Liberty Media seeks increased race fees from Monaco ahead of Grand Prix, reports Bloomberg 3. NBC set for NBA deal to complete US domestic rights alongside Disney and Amazon with TNT missing out, reports the SBJ 4. Oaktree Capital assumes ownership of Inter Milan after Suning misses debt repayment deadline 5. TNT sublicenses College Football Playoff games from ESPN in five-year deal 6. Fair Game CEO labels English soccer 'financially broken' 7. RedBird and Weatherford Capital launch college sports-focused investment fund 8. LAYS running "biggest ever" campaign for Women's Champions League final 9. Canal+ paying €696.8m to retain French rights to domestic Top 14 and D2 rugby until 2032 10. Porsche becomes third manufacturer to commit to Formula E until at least 2030 11. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reports 'real progress' on private equity rules but vote delayed 12. Diamond Sports Group extends multi-year agreement with Fubo to include RSNs in Pro package 13. Bayern Munich's 2031 Paulaner extension includes women's team 14. Allied Sports to assist Serie A with North American commercial expansion efforts 15. Budapest awarded 2026 Champions League final Keep your finger on the pulse with all the major stories and news announcements by checking out The Wire - our one-stop-shop and super-feed of sports business news 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJKSjMv5