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Tag: David Krell

Posted on June 17, 2021 Brand Management and Branding

New book: “The New York Yankees in Popular Culture”

As my youthful enthusiasm for professional sports waned, my interest in brands increased. And as a New Yorker, I was always fascinated by the development of the Yankees brand, especially because I once had a partner who had been general counsel to the team; we discussed some of the issues. Read more

Posted on October 29, 2019 Law Practice and Profession

“Your writing is your brand”

My friend David Krell will be giving a presentation at the International Trademark Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco on May 16th entitled, “What is your brand?... Read more

In the Arena - A Sports Law Handbook
Posted on February 20, 2018 Sports Law

In the Arena: A Sports Law Handbook

I contributed a chapter called “How Trademark Protection Intersects with the Athlete’s Right of Publicity” in a new book called In the Arena: A Sports Law... Read more

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