Lawsuits
Why Purple’s Biggest Investor Just Sued the Bed-in-a-Bag Mattress Maker
A week after nominating new candidates for the Purple board, activist investor Coliseum Capital Partners sued…
Attorney: Ralph Lauren Probably Thought George Gervin was Dead
A lawsuit accuses Ralph Lauren of using NBA great George Gervin's name for a sneaker "The Iceman" never even…
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.
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CCMI has resolved a lawsuit against the online marketplace, which it alleges has promoted and sold falsely…
Under Armour Victorious in Trademark Infringement Suit
Activewear brand Armorina must change its name after a court found it liable of trademark infringement…
Judge Punts Puma’s Brooks Battle to West Coast Court
The still warming court showdown between Puma and Brooks is getting a new venue.
Adidas v. Thom Browne: How an ‘Allegheny Guy’ Beat a $34 Billion Behemoth
Thursday's decision in the "three stripes" lawsuit is the verdict reverberating around the fashion world.
Harry Styles Latest Target of Chinese Counterfeiters
Attorneys for the Gucci ambassador call out sites including eBay, AliExpress, Alibaba, Amazon, Wish.com…
Gap Files Motion to Dismiss Part of Patagonia’s Lawsuit
Argues that similarities in general appearance don't rise to level of trademark infringement if the letters…
Fake Cashmere Lands Popular Marketplace in Hot Water
The Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute's lawsuit says the online platform advertised and sold…
Wells Fargo Drags United Furniture to Bankruptcy Court
The bank is trying to recoup its losses after the furniture maker's sudden shutdown threw everything into a…
Trademark Infringement, Greenwashing Kept the Courts Busy in 2022
Fast-fashion giant Shein was targeted repeatedly for IP theft, while H&M was taken to task for its…
Amazon Sued by Vietnamese Supplier for $280 Million
Gilimex says it was forced to drop customers including Ikea, Decathlon and Columbia Sportswear to focus on…
What FTC’s Green Guides Review Means for Fashion
With "greenwashing" among the newest Webster's dictionary entrants, legal experts suggest lawsuits over murky…
Mattress Giant Could File for Bankruptcy Next Month: Report
Bedding company Serta Simmons could file for bankruptcy protection as early as January, Bloomberg reported.