Are published sports results copyrightable?
<p>In <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Basketball_Ass%27n_v._Motorola,_Inc." rel="nofollow noreferrer">NBA vs. Motorola</a></em> where Motorola did not infringe NBA's copyright by publishing scores of games. However, I am wondering if published scores are copyrightable. </p>

<p>For instance, the result "Bulls 99-89 Lakers" itself may not be copyrightable (since it's a fact), but what if it is published on the NBA website? If I want to use the score that is published on the NBA website (without reaching an agreement with NBA), would I infringe NBA's copyright in that case?</p>

<p>The fact is not copyright: the method of presentation (font, colour, logos etc.) is.</p>

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