intellectual property
Fashion Law Institute Welcomes 14th Cohort
Susan Scafidi fought tooth and nail to create a fashion law program at Fordham University School of Law.
Vince Cuts Deal With Authentic Brands Group
The "transformative strategic partnership" has Authentic taking control of 75 percent of Vince's intellectual…
Urban Outfitters Tries to Put Le Tote’s Trade Secrets Lawsuit to Bed Early
They're fighting over the technology behind Urban's Nuuly clothing rental platform.
What Contemporary Retailer Is Prepping for a Sale?
Fashion brand Vince, which sold its Rebecca Taylor IP assets last week, is said to be exploring options…
Is Adidas Masterminding a Yeezy Rebrand?
Finance chief Harm Ohlmeyer says Adidas owns the IP to designs and colorways under the Yeezy collab, hinting…
Lenzing Combats Counterfeits With Red Points
Red Points provides AI technology to help Lenzing monitor and eliminate unauthorized use of its trademarks…
Here’s What Corporate Lawyers Are Worried About Right Now
While corporate lawyers are increasingly worried about regulatory investigations, those in "consumer markets"…
China’s Policies ‘Raise Strong Concerns’: USTR Report
The report said the U.S. is closely monitoring China's progress in implementing its commitments under the…
Super Bust: $97.8 Million in Sports Merch Counterfeits Seized
Seized items included fake jerseys, hats, rings, T-shirts, jackets, tickets, souvenirs and thousands of other…
China IP Authorities Rule in Favor of Lycra’s Denim Patent
The company initiated several infringement suits related to its dual core and multi-core patents for denim…
Dr. Martens Goes to War With Shein Over ‘Blatant’ Counterfeit Boots
A lawsuit claims Shein is not just directly copying Dr. Martens footwear but also using the "iconic" brand's…
How Physical Traceability Protects Brands from Reputational Risks
With brands' reputations on the line, they need more than just paper proof or a digital chain of custody to…
CBP and US Chamber of Commerce Partner to Fight Counterfeits
CBP and the Chamber of Commerce said they intend to enhance the exchange of information concerning known or…
Nike Makes Up With USPS Over Trademark Transgression
A month after saying it would do whatever it deemed necessary to protect its intellectual property, the USPS…
China ‘Falls Short’ on Phase One IP Promises: Report
The annual report details USTR's findings of more than 100 trading partners.