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
7/16/2019
/ Accessibility Rules ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Cosmetics ,
Counterfeit Goods Regulation ,
Environmental Policies ,
Fashion Industry ,
France ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Internet Retailers ,
Mobile Apps ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Recycling ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Retail Market ,
Retailers ,
Trademarks ,
Website Accessibility
One of the biggest trademark cases in 2018 addressed the issue of secondary meaning in product design—specifically, Converse’s rights in its signature Chuck Taylor® All Star® shoe. In Converse v. ITC, the Federal Circuit...more
4/4/2019
/ Fashion Branding ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
Inherently Distinctive ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Retail Market ,
Secondary Meaning ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Invalidity ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks