When is an online marketplace “targeting” consumers in a particular jurisdiction? This was the question that Mr Justice Michael Green...

There is no doubt that Covid has been extremely challenging for retail in general and fashion in particular. These challenges have...

Fashion and technology have long been on a collision course and, like so much, the pandemic has accelerated things in a dramatic and life...

There are many reasons why someone might want to get a search order. It is a very draconian remedy that gives a successful applicant the...

We first wrote about the impact of Brexit over a year ago back in a pre pandemic era. Although we still don't have a deal. The outcomes...

The Luxury Law Summit looked at many business and legal issues but one of the great themes across the day was collaboration. Many...

Inevitably the pandemic took centre stage at the Luxury Law Summit (3 September 2020) but thankfully it was not the only issue in the...

Here is another guest post from Marta Carmona (Master of Advocacy at the University of Málaga) Smart fabrics are textiles which include...

It is common for business priorities to change and relationships to improve or sour over time. At some point you will want to end a...

We have had the launch parties and the book is officially OUT NOW! I've had such lovely feedback already. I hope you both enjoy it and...

On Thursday evening, V&A members and their friends convened in the Members Room for an evening of inspiring discussion about fashion and...

Throughout Europe, and indeed in most jurisdictions worldwide, copyright arises automatically upon the creation of the work. Copyright is...

Fashion is the fifth most polluting industry in the world. The pace of pollution has accelerated in recent years due to a faster and more...

The fashion industry has obtained enormous benefits from the protection offered by design law in the European Union. But to say that...

Unmade is transforming the fashion industry and creating a revolution in how people buy their clothes. I recently attended an event where...

The most obvious and important trade marks to register are your brand name together with any logo you have adopted. It is wise to get...

An important feature of the trade mark system around the world is the six month priority period. This is incredibly helpful for all...

Trade marks give you the exclusive right to use a particular "sign" in your business for particular goods and services. They can...

This post is about the legal issues you need to consider when selecting a new brand name and logo. This is primarily a question of trade...

It is common for business priorities to change and relationships to improve or sour over time. At some point you will want to end a...