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A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark... more +

Karen Walker Has a Runaway Win Before the Trade Marks Office

K&L Gates LLP on 8/28/2025

In a recent decision of the Australian Trade Marks Office, Karen Walker Limited successfully opposed the registration of the mark ‘Runaway the Label‘ for clothing, footwear and headgear (class 25) and online retail services...more

Fashion Law Newsletter - December 2018

K&L Gates LLP on 12/10/2018

"People will stare. Make it worth their while." - Harry Winston Welcome to our latest edition of Fashion Law. In this edition we look at the steps the New South Wales and Australian Governments are taking to tackle...more

Fashion Law Newsletter - March 2018

K&L Gates LLP on 3/16/2018

Style is something each of us already has, all we need to do is find it." – Diane von Furstenberg Welcome to our latest edition of Fashion Law where we provide you with the latest updates on legal issues affecting the...more

Fashion Law Newsletter - November 2017

K&L Gates LLP on 11/13/2017

"In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different." - Coco Chanel Welcome to our latest edition of Fashion Law where we provide you with the latest updates on legal issues affecting the fashion industry. In...more

That look’s a steal: K&L Gates advises on how to protect against copycats

K&L Gates LLP on 7/18/2014

There are plenty of businesses making and selling garments in the rag trade and all of them are trying to stand out from the crowd. Each label is looking for their point of difference and, for a large number of brands, their...more

That's My Name, Don't Wear it Out!

K&L Gates LLP on 11/5/2013

The recent announcement that leading Australian fashion designer Alannah Hill has separated from the label that bears her name (while seeking to continue to work in the fashion industry), is yet another recent example of a...more

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