Discussion Post: Sport and Legislation
The rapid growth of internet fantasy sports has raised the question as to whether sports statistics are information in the public domain or copyrightable information. After reviewing the NBA v. Motorola, Inc. 105 F.3d 841 (2d Cir. 1997) case, answer the following questions:
• What characteristics of player profiles and performance statistics are most likely to be determined as copyrightable? Base your position on findings in the case study.
• What kinds of related issues do you think we may see in the future, given the continued growth in this area of the sport industry?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.