intellectual property
Vietnam, the Go-to Sneaker Production Hub, Faces IP Scrutiny
The Priority Watch List, which identifies egregious IP-related practices, includes Chile, China, India…
Nike Can Appeal Court Ruling on Flyknit Patent Claims Against Lululemon — But Will It?
Nike has 30 days to file an appeal of a judge's ruling that voided a jury verdict and fine in connection with…
Allbirds’ Struggles Left It With Few Buyer Options
With slowing sales and no path forward, Allbirds was left with just IP assets that became fodder for brand…
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Twenty One Pilots Sues Temu for Trademark Infringement
The band said Temu has sold a slew of items using its trademarks without authorization.
Temu Joins International Trademark Association
Despite several open intellectual property complaints against Temu, it said its INTA membership will enhance…
Brandy Melville Takes Swing at Temu in New Intellectual Property Lawsuit
The Gen Z favorite alleges that Temu and its sellers are hawking counterfeits branded with its intellectual…
Here’s How an Intellectual Property-Focused AI Bill Could Affect Brands and Retailers
Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) want to prevent Big Tech from using copyrighted…
Hilco Global, TPG Angelo Gordon Partner With Bluestar Alliance
Hilco, TPG Angelo Gordon form JV to partner with Bluestar Alliance for deals that include international…
Frasers Group Buys Back Matches’ Intellectual Property
Frasers Group has repurchased the intellectual property belonging to luxury retailer Matches, and wants…
Slync’s IP, Tech Assets Acquired Out of Bankruptcy
The logistics orchestration technology will get a second wind under supply chain consulting and solutions…
Lycra Deploys ‘All Available Means’ to Chase Down IP Infringers
The company's legal chief said it engaged "expert legal counsel" in Shanghai to identify infringers of…
Overstock Rebrands as the New Bed Bath & Beyond
Overstock has ditched its former image as the purveyor of closeouts and has an updated website bearing the…
Crocs Sues Competitor for Using Trade Secrets to Create Knockoffs
Kellen McCarvel used "stolen documents to build a rival shoe company, Joybees, to compete against Crocs," the…
Bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond Sells for a Song
Overstock.com came out on top in Wednesday's auction with its $21.5 million bid for the once-mighty…
Overstock.com Is Bed Bath & Beyond’s Stalking Horse Bidder
The digital retailer isn't interested in taking on any of the bankrupt home goods chain's stores.