‘The Interaction between Technology and Sport’ is the fourth episode in our Digital Download series.

In this series we discuss topical issues in the digital and tech world and give you our expert views on the legal issues they give rise to. In episode four Lizzie Williams discusses the use of technology in elite level sport, including the collection of performance data, and associated legal issues with Mike Jones.

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Q1 Have you come across interesting examples of the use of technology to achieve elite level performance in sport and are there any particular legal issues which come up frequently in that context?

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Q2 Who owns the data which is gathered about players during matches?

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Q3 How can the data be exploited and what are the potential legal issues?

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Q4 How can technology and data be used to create a different experience for fans?

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Q5 How are the US leading the way in technology in sports stadiums?

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Q6 Is there anything traditional sport can learn from e-sports in terms of the fan experience and using data and technology in innovative ways?

Host:

• Lizzie Williams – Lizzie Williams is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Group at Harbottle & Lewis. She advises on corporate, commercial and individual disputes, with a focus on disputes in the technology, media and entertainment sectors. Lizzie has a particular interest in disputes relating to innovative technologies and digital transformation.
  
  
• Mike Jones – Mike advises on a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters in the sports, interactive entertainment and technology industries with a particular focus on the acquisition, creation and protection of commercial and intellectual property rights. Mike works with and advises sports governing bodies, live event organisers, professional sports teams, individual athletes, video game publishers and studios, rights holders and brands, and sports management agencies/promoters on a variety of matters. Mike is a member of the British Association of Sports Lawyers and LawinSport website.

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