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Audiovisual piracy in the football industry
Journal of Digital Media Management,
9
(3),
219-223
(2021)
Abstract
Audiovisual rights in the sports sector require effective and rapid protection as their value lies in live transmission. This paper discusses digital piracy at the global level, using practical examples from LaLiga — the private sports association responsible for organising professional football competitions in Spain. Giving special mention to Spanish law, the author explores the legal concepts surrounding this issue. This paper also describes key technological aspects of the problem in order to help readers understand how certain technologies and illegal platforms work.
Keywords: piracy; football; sports; intellectual property; audiovisual rights; copyright
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Author's Biography
Juan J. Rotger is Global Content Protection Manager for LaLiga, where he supports the organisation’s fight against piracy. Juan has a degree in law and a master’s degree in intellectual property, and developed his professional career working in law firms in both Argentina and Spain.
