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Appeals Court Hears Tiffany Appeal of eBay Case
Tiffany's and eBay disagree on whose duty it is to prevent knockoffs from being sold.
Bourke Found Guilty of Conspiracy
A federal jury on Friday found Dooney & Bourke co-founder Frederic Bourke guilty of conspiracy for his role…
Italian Vendors Accused of Fraud
Owner of cashmere knitwear firm Cruciani Srl is among those being investigated in a major fraud case.
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ICE Issues Citation to American Apparel
Up to one-third of American Apparel Inc.’s manufacturing employees in Los Angeles may be working…
Supreme Court Takes Up NFL Licensing Case
At issue is right of NFL to sign exclusive licensing agreements with manufacturers, such as Reebok, and…
Express Sues Forever 21
Legal headaches continue for Forever 21, with a new copyright infringement suit filed against it by Express…
L’Oreal Appeals eBay Ruling
Legal fight continues in Paris after the court found eBay not accountable for the sale of counterfeit L’Oréal…
Fake Punk: Westwood Counterfeiters to Stand Trial
Three people allegedly involved in the sale of fake punk-era Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren clothing…
California AG Sues Target
California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, 20 district attorneys and the Los Angeles City Attorney sued…
Brant Publications Sues O’Brien
Brant Publications has filed a lawsuit against ousted chief executive officer Glenn O'Brien for breach of…
Von Furstenberg Settles Copying Charge
Designer Diane von Fursenberg's firm will pay an undisclosed amount for design copy.
Court Reverses Ruling Against Abboud
Joseph Abboud can use his name again in association with his men’s wear line Jaz, at least for now.
Ackman Facing ‘Short-Swing’ Suit
A Long Island lawyer sues William Ackman for alleged improper buying and selling of Target stock.
In Brief: Coach Sues Brown Shoe Co.
Coach Inc. brought a patent infringement suit against Brown Shoe Co. Inc. last week, accusing the footwear…