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European Fashion Law - The Second Edition
Explore the newly released second edition of European Fashion Law, the go-to legal guide for fashion businesses across Europe. This updated edition addresses the impact of Brexit, the rise of AI and digital fashion, and the growing importance of sustainability and upcycling. Designed for startups, industry professionals, and students, it offers practical insights into IP, contracts, and the evolving legal landscape of fashion.
Aug 11 min read
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How should an IP licence agreement be interpreted?
What happens when two parties cannot agree about the interpretation of an IP licence agreement? This question was recently examined by...
Feb 27, 20222 min read
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Speedy justice in design case
The lights in question In what may be a record for an IP case in the UK, the trial in Lutec (UK) Ltd & Ors v Cascade Holdings Ltd & Anor ...
Sep 27, 20212 min read
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Cheers to a rare EAGLE trade mark decision
This Court of Appeal decision is a helpful reminder that a lack of evidence of actual confusion is not necessarily fatal to a finding of...
Sep 2, 20213 min read
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SKY brings good news for broad trade marks
A common trade mark filing strategy in the UK and EU is to file a broad trade mark specification. A broad specification makes enforcement...
Aug 5, 20213 min read
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Mwah! Lipstick shape registered as EU trade mark
In a decision likely to be welcomed by owners of 3D trade marks, the EU General Court has ruled that the shape of Guerlain’s Rouge G ...
Jul 29, 20212 min read
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Is Cybersquatting a big problem?
In short, "yes". Cybersquatters are a growing threat to brands. This trend has accelerated as e-commerce grows and consumers spend more...
Jun 23, 20212 min read
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What does MADE IN BRITAIN mean?
After the many logistical issues posed by both Brexit and the pandemic and with sustainability at the forefront of everyone's mind, it is...
Jun 14, 20212 min read
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What will Department Stores Look Like Post Pandemic?
The pandemic has had a deadly toll on bricks and mortar retail. This has particularly affected some department stores, including the...
Jun 14, 20212 min read
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Resell, resell, resell! Etsy buys Depop
The retail space may still be recovering from some post Covid (& Brexit) turbulence, ecommerce continues to buck the trend. Etsy has...
Jun 14, 20212 min read
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Brand investment pays off for Dr Martens
Dr Martens, the footwear and clothing brand that defined my teens, is launching an initial public offering (IPO) which could value the...
Feb 2, 20212 min read
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Domain names are personal property
Domain names have been treated as a type of intellectual property for years but their precise status has not been clear in the UK, until...
Jan 27, 20212 min read
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Covid and the digital future for the fashion industry
There is no doubt that Covid has been extremely challenging for retail in general and fashion in particular. These challenges have...
Jan 26, 20213 min read
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Will wearable tech revive retail?
Fashion and technology have long been on a collision course and, like so much, the pandemic has accelerated things in a dramatic and life...
Oct 25, 20204 min read
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Search Orders - an important tool to stop counterfeits & more
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...
Oct 13, 20202 min read
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Don't lose your rights after Brexit
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...
Oct 4, 20203 min read
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Trade marks in China
There has long been a recognition that Chinese trade mark law has been moving toward a more reliable and consistent process. This is...
Sep 29, 20202 min read
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Online counterfeits - the Alibaba, Police and Brand perspective
Some luxury brands still choose to not operate an online presence. Whether this is sustainable in the long term is unclear. Regardless of...
Sep 20, 20205 min read
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Can the Internet save Luxury?
The Luxury Law Summit took time to consider the big picture commercial and business model questions which will affect legal decision...
Sep 8, 20203 min read
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The human cost of exclusion
The Luxury Law Summit looked at many business and legal issues but one of the great themes across the day was collaboration. Many...
Sep 6, 20202 min read
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