Professional Sports Leagues and Intellectual Property: What’s the Status?

In the high-stakes world of professional sports, it's not just the athletes or the games that hold value—it’s the logos, broadcasts, and merchandise too. This article dives into how leagues like the NBA, NFL, and NHL protect their intellectual property and why they're increasingly viewed as single economic entities. From billion-dollar broadcast deals to landmark antitrust cases, discover how teamwork off the field shapes the future of sports business.