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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 +
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 would be a company's logo such as the Nike "Check" or McDonald's "Golden Arches."  less -
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Lessons Gleaned from the MetaBirkin Case on Appeal - Trademark Use Versus Artistic Expression Regarding NFTs

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently heard oral argument in an appeal from a jury verdict that found in favor of Plaintiffs Hermès International and Hermès of Paris, Inc. ("Hermès") against Mason...more

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

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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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Trademark Battle: Nike Sues Former Collaborator Over Custom Sneaker Designs

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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

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Wavy Baby’s Shoes Not Entitled to Special First Amendment Protections

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40 years ago, I was the new kid in 6th grade – truly a terrible age in a young girl’s life to try and “fit in” at a new elementary school in a small town. But, one of my best memories from that year was procuring my first...more

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

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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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Can Significant Sales Be the Fast Track to Trade Dress Protection? - Kattison Avenue/Katten Kattwalk | Issue 3

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When a retail brand has a consistent, unique look and seeks enforcement against a too-similar competitor or a brash counterfeiter, trade dress protection under the Lanham Act provides the muscle. But part of what makes trade...more

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

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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

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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

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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 Katten Kattwalk | Issue 25

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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

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Trademark Rights In The Metaverse: Lessons Gleaned From The Hermes MetaBirkin Case

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Consider this scenario: you worked hard for many years and spent thousands of dollars building your brand. You even took the proper precautions and registered your trademark with the U.S. Trademark Office. Thanks to all that...more

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Adidas v. Thom Browne

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The battle between Thom Browne and Adidas over a striped design dates back to 2007. For over 20 years, Thom Browne has been a force in luxury fashion, bringing a unique and distinctive design aesthetic that combines classic...more

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The Limits of Artistic Expression: A Look Behind How MetaBirkin NFTs Infringed on Hermès’ Famous Trademark and Handbag Trade Dress

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In early 2023, a federal jury found an opportunistic meta-artist infringed on a luxury fashion house’s iconic handbag trademark. Digital artist Mason Rothschild created 100 unique “MetaBirkin” non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”)...more

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Abstract Elements and Trademark Dilution – Adidas vs. Browne

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Thom Browne, a prominent US designer, introduced a four parallel stripes motif into his clothing designs several years ago. Not taking kindly to Browne’s move, in 2021, Adidas, the major sportswear brand, filed a lawsuit...more

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Patent Poetry: Hermès Wins Lawsuit over NFT Birkin Bags

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The luxury fashion brand Hermès has won a lawsuit against artist Mason Rothschild, who produced non-fungible tokens (NFTs) he called “MetaBirkins.”...more

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First-of-Its-Kind Lawsuit Pitting Claims of Artistic Expression Involving NFTs Against Trademark Rights Should Have All Mark...

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Regardless of whether your business has any current plans to develop digital goods, including “non-fungible tokens” (NFTs), a recent verdict in a first-of-its-kind case involving trademark rights and digital assets should...more

Jones Day

"MetaBirkins" Bagged: NFT Creator Found Liable for Trademark Infringement

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In a closely watched trademark infringement case involving non-fungible tokens ("NFTs"), a jury found that the sale of digital images of Hermès's Birkin bags as NFTs infringed and diluted Hermès's trademarks....more

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Jury Sides with Hermès in Pivotal NFT Trademark Case

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On February 8, 2023, a federal jury awarded Hermès International and Hermès of Paris, Inc. (“Hermès”) $133,000 in its trademark lawsuit against designer Mason Rothschild. Hermès sued Rothschild for selling non-fungible tokens...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

NFTs Found to Infringe Hermès Trademark

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In a case with clear implications for non-fungible token art-based projects, a federal jury in the case of Hermès International, et al. v. Mason Rothschild, 1:22-cv-00384 (SDNY), found in favor of fashion brand Hermès in its...more

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Jury Delivers Verdict in Closely Watched Trademark/NFT Case

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A jury verdict Wednesday morning in a closely watched dispute between an iconic fashion house and a creator and seller of NFTs is a dramatic new development in the ongoing dialogue over the question “What is an expressive...more

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The Fight for Red: Fashion Statement or Protected Trademark?

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Louboutin v. YSL - Christian Louboutin (“Louboutin”), the designer of the famous red bottom shoes, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against fashion house Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) claiming YSL infringed on its red...more

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The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Hermès Tries to Bag Digital Designer Selling MetaBirkin NFTs

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Hermès is suing an artist for trademark infringement over his series of digital artworks called MetaBirkins. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the case on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog....more

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AD-ttorneys@law - July 2022

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TINA Investigation Sours on HelloFresh - America’s #1 food-box provider is deploying dark patterns, says watchdog - See-Through? When it comes to ingredients and suppliers, HelloFresh is all about disclosure....more

AEON Law

Patent Poetry: An NFT Showing a Physical Product May Be “Artistic”

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A New York federal court has ruled that a non-fungible token (“NFT”) for a digital image similar to a Birkin handbag may be an “artistic” work for purposes of determining whether the NFT infringes the Birkin trademark and...more

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Patent Poetry: Nike Sues Platform over NFTs

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Nike has sued the StockX platform for trademark infringement because the platform minted, marketed, and sold non-fungible tokens (NFTs) using Nike trademarks. As The Verge reported...more

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