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We are in something of an arms race - IP chiefs on the global fight against fakes
20 May 2021 We are in something of an arms race - IP chiefs on the global fight against fakes
Brand protection heads at Diageo, Manchester United and PopSockets reflect on their work ahead of the Anti-Counterfeiting World Law Summit
(l-r) Danielle Prince, Louise Butler and Ed Barker
Ahead of the inaugural Anti-Counterfeiting World Law Summit, which takes place as a virtual event on 22 June, we asked three speakers to reflect on aspects of their work. This is an edited version of their responses.
How is digitalisation affecting IP enforcement?
The Chivas Regal Afroblend series to be hosted in Kenya for the second time
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Chivas Regal has announced its plan to host its second installment of the Chivas Afroblend series in partnership with Manchester United. The series is made up of a fusion of music, football and fashion collaborations, and will connect Manchester United legends, consumers and media personalities through exclusive activities.
Since its inception in 2020, Chivas Afroblend consumers and Man United fans were engaged through premium experiences and special one-on-one meetings with Man United legends.
The series will offer interactive experiences and tailored brand immersion in Kenya, Cameroon and Zambia, under firm COVID-19 regulations.
What was said?
A letter addressed to the club’s commercial partners outlined the debt the Glazer ownership had brought to United, and highlighted that the money they pay to the club is not, in their view, going towards investment.
“Your sponsorship money will be used for debt servicing and dividends. Supporting the Glazers does not support the club. It sustains a parasitical relationship,” the letter said.
“The Glazers engorge on commercial revenue, you exploit the fanbase to access global markets, and fans are left desperate as the club weighed down by debt is unable to marshal its own resources to compete where it should. Supporting the Glazers is therefore an attack on Manchester United Football Club.
Man United Keen On Recruiting Next Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood
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Manchester United intensifies its scouting team in the hopes to recruit the next Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood
Red Devils football director John Murtough bares Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has the right to approve and reject future recruits
Solskjaer had earlier promoted two notable youth team players
Manchester United is keen on bringing future superstars to Old Trafford.
Ahead of the next transfer window, Manchester United has decided to add two new scouts to ensure the club will be able to continue acquiring the best young talents in the United Kingdom.