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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 +

Trademark Application for French “Clothing” Unravels at the Federal Circuit

Fish & Richardson on 7/2/2025

The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently affirmed a denial by the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of an application filed by fashion house Vetements Group AG for VETEMENTS for various articles of...more

Interlocutory injunctions: powerful tools for trademark owners in Canada

Smart & Biggar on 3/5/2024

A recent Canadian decision illustrates how powerful interlocutory injunctions can be for trademark owners involved in trademark infringement litigation in Canada. On January 2, 2024, in Amer Sports Canada Inc v Adidas Canada...more

Establishing a Successful Fashion and Clothing Company

Clark Hill PLC on 6/13/2023

Establishing a successful clothing company presents numerous unique challenges and legal intricacies. To achieve lasting success, it is crucial to find the right balance between business, legal, and creative considerations....more

2022 Annual Retail and Fashion Holiday Guide

Hogan Lovells on 12/22/2022

The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and this year, much like last year, continues to present unique challenges and opportunities for consumer companies and retailers. In this nearly “post-COVID” environment,...more

Sustainability Trends and IP Issues for Fashion Brands

Perkins Coie on 8/8/2022

The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world and is responsible for roughly 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. There are many contributing factors to this problem, including pollution from...more

The Laws of Fashion: What's Trending in 2022

Foley & Lardner LLP on 3/23/2022

The fashion industry has certainly seen its fair share of change over the last year given consumer trends, geopolitical & public health issues, innovation in technology and legal developments and we don’t anticipate that...more

Fashion Law Update - November 2021

K&L Gates LLP on 11/30/2021

In this edition of Fashion Law, we look at the trends, emerging and evolving, within the retail, luxury goods and fashion sectors post COVID-19 around the world. In this edition, we focus on a few themes which include: ...more

Fashion Law Update - October 2020 Edition

K&L Gates LLP on 10/19/2020

In this edition of Fashion Law, we have a huge selection of articles from around the world. Firstly, given the turmoil over the past year and how many brands have filed for insolvency or needed to restructure, we provide...more

"Retail Rap" – Analysis of Business and Legal Trends in the Industry: July 2019

Ballard Spahr LLP on 7/16/2019

From environmental concerns to accessibility in online shopping and the seemingly never-ending battle against counterfeiting, retail issues are making news—and presenting legal challenges to the industry. In this issue, we...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

When Plaid Goes Bad - Burberry Files Infringement Suit Against Target Over Burberry’s Iconic Plaid Design

Knobbe Martens on 5/15/2018

On May 2, 2018, high-end fashion designer and retailer Burberry Limited filed a complaint in the Southern District of New York against big box retailer Target Corporation alleging trademark infringement and trademark...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

The Katten Kattwalk - Issue 15

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 2/26/2018

The Katten Kattwalk discusses legal issues in the fashion industry affecting the trademarks, patents and copyrights associated with companies, brands and products. ...more

Can’t Say “I Ain’t Mad At Cha” for Copying Me

Knobbe Martens on 7/4/2017

On June 1, 2017, noted music and fashion photographer Danny Clinch filed suit in the Southern District of New York in connection with the use of two photographs of famed rapper Tupac Shukar (“Tupac”) on t-shirts. The...more

New gTLD Sunrise Periods for Fashion and Retail

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 8/12/2016

The following open gTLD Sunrise Periods may be of interest to companies in the fashion and retail industries that wish to register their trademark as a domain name. Each new gTLD operator must provide a window during which...more

Lucky Brand Not So Lucky

Akerman LLP - Marks, Works & Secrets on 3/16/2015

The Second Circuit ruled last week in favor of Plaintiff Marcel Fashion Group Inc. (“Marcel”), vacating the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Defendant Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc. (“Lucky Brand”), which had...more

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