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HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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Our sports, entertainment, copyright, trademark, and gaming-focused lawyers are eager to assist you. Named to Gator100 in 2023 and 2024.
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Oct 1, 2019
    On Sept 30, Nike filed a Complaint for patent infringement against Skechers, claiming that Skechers sets-out to make "Skecherized versions" of competitor products at the direction of Skechers CEO Robert Greenberg. Case focuses on VaporMax & Air Max 270. heitnerlegal.com/wp-content/upl…
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Sep 18, 2019
    New York follows California & South Carolina as the latest state to look at providing college athletes the right to earn $ from commercial use of their names, images & likenesses (rights of publicity). See, Senate Bill S6722, sponsored by @SenatorParker: nysenate.gov/legislation/bi…
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Sep 12, 2019
    LeBron James' "TACO TUESDAY" gets blocked. Ohio State's "THE" gets sacked. Here's why the trademark applications have failed: heitnerlegal.com/2019/09/12/why…
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Aug 8, 2019
    BANG ENERGY is fighting MONSTER ENERGY in a big intellectual property battle. BANG says MONSTER created a "shameless knockoff" called REIGN & simultaneously began a "malicious and widespread smear campaign" against BANG ENERGY & its CEO. 63 page Complaint: heitnerlegal.com/wp-content/upl…
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Jan 30, 2024
    Today’s trademark registration we helped secure is THUGNASTY®️ #TrademarkTuesday
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Sep 17, 2019
    Naomi Osaka’s trainer had a contract that guaranteed him 20% on her earnings. However, he failed to have the contract with Osaka (a minor at the time) court approved. He ends up with nothing. Here’s more on the dismissal:
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    Naomi Osaka Wins Florida Court Case Against Trainer Who Asked For Indefinite, Big Commission
    Before one can sue for breach of contract, he must be able to prove that there is an enforceable contract under which to sue. In Florida, it has been stated many times that contracts with minors can b
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Dec 10, 2019
    In March, former Kansas football coach David Beaty filed a Complaint against KU for $ owed under contract. 4 days ago, he filed a motion to compel discovery. If granted, it could lead to disclosure of interesting info from other KU compliance issues.. heitnerlegal.com/wp-content/upl…
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Sep 4, 2019
    The SEC has filed a federal court lawsuit against 2 Nevada men who allegedly raised $29.5 million from investors after falsely promising 250% to 600% returns from a sports betting system. src.bna.com/K3B
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Nov 29, 2021
    Enjoyed assisting Gatorade navigate #NIL to get this deal to the finish line!
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    Boardroom
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    Nov 29, 2021
    BREAKING: Gatorade has signed its first-ever college athlete — basketball standout and former Gatorade Player of the Year, Paige Bueckers. As part of the multi-year deal, Bueckers and Gatorade will work together to drive impact on the women’s game.
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Jul 5, 2016
    Draymond Green Is So Money – It’s Registered heitnerlegal.com/2016/07/05/dra…
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Feb 15, 2019
    Protect your brand, like the Money Badger™️ 🏈
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Sep 16, 2019
    2 South Carolina legislators plan to introduce a bill in Jan 2020 that would allow college athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness (publicity rights). They want to make schools put $ into a trust fund for players to collect after graduation.
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    S. Carolina to consider Fair Pay to Play-type bill
    Two South Carolina legislators plan to introduce a bill that would allow college athletes to profit from selling their name, image and likeness.
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Jun 18, 2021
    Many sports agents are hiring us to create new marketing rep agreements in compliance with the states that have passed laws concerning name, image, and likeness. Slide into the DMs if this interests you. #NIL
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    HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.
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    Oct 22, 2020
    Congrats to our friend & client ⁦@BrianElfus⁩, who put together the deal for SVG.
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    Stan Van Gundy named new coach of Pelicans
    Stan Van Gundy, former head coach of the Heat, Magic and Pistons, agreed to a multiyear deal to coach the Pelicans, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.