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27 April 2026NewsPatentsMarisa Woutersen

Start to finish: Marathon milestone highlights IP’s role in sport

Millions watched marathon world records get smashed on the same weekend as the IP community celebrated ‘IP in sport’ for World IP Day. Marisa Woutersen asked FIFA, the UKIPO, the Copyright Alliance and sports IP lawyers to reflect on the theme.

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