French fashion house Pierre Cardin (Cardin) and one of its oldest licensees, Ahlers Group (Ahlers), agreed to restrict cross-border sales and sales to specific customers. This is a clear breach of EU antitrust law, said the...more
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
While climate change and sustainability are important across all parts of society, the UK government and European Commission (EC) are tackling these social issues head on, with a particular focus on the fashion and retail...more
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
7/5/2023
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Artificial Intelligence ,
EU ,
Fashion Branding ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
First Amendment ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
SCOTUS ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
UK
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Katten ESG Guidepost. Each month, ESG Guidepost will highlight the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters.
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4/27/2023
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Carbon Emissions ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
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Gender Equity ,
Greenwashing ,
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Fraud ,
Sustainability
Do You Really Intend to Offer NFTs, Digital Collectibles and Virtual Goods? If Not, No Trademark -
The NFT explosion has led to a “gold rush” of thousands of new US trademark applications covering NFT-based digital files,...more
From New York to London, Paris and Milan, a colour that tends to make a regular resurgence on spring and summer runways is a classic fresh green. Who could forget the amazing Christian Siriano voluminous bubble gown in lime...more
We’re delighted to welcome in 2023 with our second crossover edition of Katten Kattwalk/Kattison Avenue. In this combined winter issue, we cover top issues affecting brands in fashion, retail and advertising.
On the hot...more
1/26/2023
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Advertising to Minors ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Fashion Branding ,
Fashion Design ,
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Gaming ,
Hasbro ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
NAD ,
Retail Market
Both IP practitioners and fashion brands will be interested in the recent string of judgments in relation to the infringement of dresses designed and sold by House of CB and Mistress Rocks. Oh Polly brand was found to have...more
New York Proposes Significant Regulation for Fashion Industry: The ‘Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act’ -
On January 7, New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Assemblywoman Anna R. Kelles introduced...more
1/27/2022
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Fashion Branding ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
New York ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademarks ,
Vaccinations