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Top French Court Upholds Copyright Ruling
The Cour de Cassation upheld a lower court’s verdict in a ruling that has wide-ranging implications for…
Trials and Tribulations
The fashion business certainly kept the courts busy this year. Here are a few of the more notable…
Balenciaga Trial Inches Forward
A legal representative for stylist Marie-Amélie Sauvé filed defenses in the face of a lawsuit brought by the…
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Galliano Case to Head Back to Labor Court
A Paris appeals court has rejected an appeal by Christian Dior Couture to move the case to a commercial court.
Burberry Appeals Trademark Ruling in China
Earlier this month, China’s Trademark Office canceled Burberry’s trademark for its taupe, black, white and…
Matteo Marzotto Trial Date Set
The tax trial against the former Valentino chairman and former co-owner of Vionnet is expected to kick off on…
Arnault’s Pilinvest Investment Firm Investigated
Spokesman for investment firm described inquiry as "normal technical procedure."
Dolce and Gabbana File Appeal
The designers’ lawyer Massimo Dinoia argues that the duo has always focused on fashion and style, not…
Galliano, Dior Case Inches Forward
John Galliano is only marginally closer to resolving the labor case pitting him against his former employers…
Gucci Awarded $144.2M Against Online Counterfeiters
A federal court has also ordered the immediate surrender to Gucci of 155 domain names used in the…
Supreme Court to Hear Wal-Mart ERISA Case
Court to decide legality of statute of limitations in disability policy.
Tiffany Looking at Swatch Alternatives
Legal battle continues on, but the two firms consider the joint business done.
Hearing Date Set in Balenciaga Case
Lawyers for Nicolas Ghesquière have until Oct. 15 to prepare their arguments fending off a case brought…
LVMH to Forego Appeal in Hermès Case
France’s stock market regulator had imposed a fine of 8 million euros, or $10.6 million at current exchange…
Audemars Piguet Sues Tommy Hilfiger, Movado
Swiss watchmaker is accusing Hilfiger and its licensing partner of producing “imitations” of its Royal Oak…