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Always in Style: Key Considerations in Buying and Selling Fashion Brands - Katten Kattwalk | Issue 28

While interest in buying and selling fashion brands and their associated business lines is constant, structuring and negotiating these opportunities is uniquely challenging. Here, we present key initial considerations for...more

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Going for the Gold - Katten Kattwalk | Issue 28

France joined other EU countries in an effort to seize vast quantities of counterfeit merchandise this year, with many items related to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games....more

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Creative License: The Sale and License-Back Structure Appeals to Investors and Brands in the United Kingdom - Katten Kattwalk |...

As challenging global market conditions linger, fashion brands and retailers in need of liquidity are exploring ways to extract cash from their brand portfolios without divesting entirely. In this article, we consider a...more

Jones Day

PTAB Issues First Post-LKQ Design Patent Decision

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On August 6, 2024, the PTAB issued its first written decision applying a new test for obviousness of design patents. In Next Step Group, Inc. v. Deckers Outdoor Corp., IPR2024-00525, Paper 16 (P.T.A.B. Aug. 6, 2024)...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Corporate Partner, Eric Perlmutter-Gumbiner, Shares Legal Insights for Beauty, Fashion & Consumer Goods Roundtable

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Corporate Partner, Eric Perlmutter-Gumbiner, shared his expertise on latest developments and trends in the business of beauty, fashion, and consumer goods with Los Angeles Times in their Beauty, Fashion & Consumer Goods...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Touchdown on IP: The Legal Playbook for Upcycling in Fashion

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According to Forbes Magazine, a majority of younger generations (59 percent of Generation Z and 57 percent of Millennials) are buying upcycled products. This growing trend has transformed the fashion industry, blending...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Trademark Battle: Nike Sues Former Collaborator Over Custom Sneaker Designs

Nike recently filed suit in Federal Court in the Southern District of New York claiming trademark infringement and unfair competition by its former licensee, S2, Inc., owned by a popular shoe customizer named Dominic...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

SHEIN’s $1.9 Million Data Breach: A Cautionary Tale for Online Fashion Brands

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top The New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) fined fast-fashion company, Shein Distribution Corporation (“SHEIN”), $1.9 million for failing to properly handle a data breach in...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Bridal Fashion Label and Designer Straighten Social Media Ruffles in Bankruptcy Deal

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The 2010s were a heyday for bridal fashion. TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” reality series captivated viewers watching brides navigate family opinions and emotions while shopping for “the dress” at Kleinfeld’s Bridal in New York...more

Kaufman & Canoles

K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - May 2024

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A North Carolina state lawmaker has filed a bill to ban prop bets on college sports in the state, following the call of the NCAA president and similar bans in other states. Durham Democratic Rep. Marcia Morey, a former U.S....more

Holland & Knight LLP

It's Not a Bag, It's a Birkin: Class Action Targets Hermès with Antitrust, Unfair Trade Claims

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The "Birkin" name is well known around the world – it is synonymous with exclusivity and high-end luxury. From storylines in "Sex and the City" and "Gilmore Girls" to mentions in lyrics from the likes of Jay-Z and Beyoncé,...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark

Upcycling at the Super Bowl

As we approach the Super Bowl, the world of “upcycling” also takes the stage. Upcycling refers to the process where garments or other materials are reused and transformed into a new or unique item....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Street Artists Allege Nonconsensual Use of Their Works by Two Major Fashion Retailers - Kattison Avenue/Katten Kattwalk | Issue 3

We continue to monitor lawsuits that lie at the intersection of street art, fashion and advertising. Previous issues of Kattison Avenue and Katten Kattwalk have covered the risks that generally come with using street art on...more

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The Barbie Movie: The Power of Brand Placement and Partnerships

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As highly anticipated, the new Barbie movie was the biggest hit this summer. Audiences were not only drawn to the empowering storyline and diverse characters, but as attorneys, we were also excited to see the incorporation of...more

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Through the Lens: Jarrod Weber, Group President Lifestyle and Chief Brand Officer, Authentic Brands Group LLC - Katten Kattwalk |...

Your interest in brands and fashion dates back well before law school and your time as a Katten associate. Tell us about what led you to Authentic Brands Group and how your role has changed since we last interviewed you in...more

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One Step Ahead: Louboutin's Lawsuit Victories - Katten Kattwalk | Issue 26

In the world of fashion, few things are as iconic as Christian Louboutin's signature red-soled shoes. Since Louboutin painted the sole of a shoe with his assistant's red nail varnish in 1993, the red-bottomed sole has become...more

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Insider View: Colette Stanford, Chief Legal Officer at SPARC Group LLC - Katten Kattwalk | Issue 26

Tell us about your career path from Aeropostale, Inc. to SPARC Group LLC. - When I joined Aeropostale, Inc. (Aeropostale) in February 2007, I would not have imagined that my career would become what it is today. I was the...more

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The Laws of Fashion: Then and Now - Q&A with Karen Artz Ash - Katten Kattwalk | Issue 26

As one of the pioneers of "fashion law" as a practice, Karen Artz Ash has a unique perspective on the multitude of legal issues involved in the fashion industry. Successful brands rely on counsel adept at navigating a myriad...more

BakerHostetler

AD-ttorneys@law - October 2023

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Ex-Reality Star Sues To Protect His Likeness Against AI - ‘Big Brother’ runner-up’s fame may be in doubt, but his case has legs - New Contender - Let’s turn our attention to Kyland Young v. NeoCortext, Inc., an...more

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Brand Collaboration at Its Best: PacSun ‘Met’ Its Goals via Metropolitan Museum of Art Collaboration

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I haven’t used the words “shopped,” “purchased,” and “PacSun” in the same sentence for more than a decade. So now, in an existential daze, I’m wondering how I arrived at the “Thanks for shopping PacSun, here is your order...more

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Crypto Products Launch for Custody, Tokenization, Staking; Crypto Adoption Report Published; DFS Proposes New VC Guidance; NFT...

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Financial Firms Launch Crypto Products for Custody, Tokenization and Staking - In a recent press release, BitGo announced its plans “to create the first Bitcoin-only trust company” by partnering with Swan Bitcoin, a leading...more

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The Katten Kattwalk | Issue 25

Welcome to the summer issue of Katten KattWalk! We have an issue chock full of developments and pressing issues for fashion and brands. Associate Cynthia Martens starts with a look at “superfakes” and how the rise in...more

Clark Hill PLC

Establishing a Successful Fashion and Clothing Company

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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

Linda Liu & Partners

Determination that Counterfeit Clothing Styles Constitute Unfair Competition

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With regards to popular or unique quality clothing styles, imitation often occurs. For such imitation, it is difficult to regulate from the perspective of trademark infringement, and when claiming copyright infringement, it...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Marketing in the Metaverse

The metaverse presents exciting new opportunities for brands to engage a new audience through interactive virtual environments and immersive experiences, including with virtual products that cross the digital divide. Many...more

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