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Seven For All Mankind Sues Amazon Over Ella Moon Private Label
The denim company is looking to protect its Ella Moss label from what it sees as an Amazon imitation.
Gucci, Guess End IP Litigations
The two companies have reached an agreement after nine years of court battles.
Online Tax Issue May Be Too Big for Supreme Court
The justices seemed eager to have Congress deal with the issue of online retailers paying state taxes, but…
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Patagonia Wants Copycat Bumper Stickers Off the Road
The outdoorsy brand is suing a Wyoming company over stickers its says look similar to Patagonia's long-used…
Tapestry Sued for Firing Coach Brand Exec Upon Return From Maternity Leave
A former global brand manager says she was retaliated against for taking time off after having a child.
Under Armour Sues Former NFL Player Using ‘I Will’ Tag Line
The athleticwear company uses "I Will" extensively in branding and store marketing.
Hudson’s Bay Hit With $5 Million Lawsuit Over Data Breach
A shopper is pursuing a class action days after the Saks operator said it uncovered a breach of payment…
Kering to Appeal Ruling Granting 9.3 Million Euros to Hedi Slimane
The case has been winding through a French commercial court for over a year and a half.
Off-White Going After Fakes Being Sold on Wish.com With Lawsuit
Virgil Abloh's brand is looking to shut down more than 100 Wish.com sellers and nab a multimillion-dollar…
Adwoa Aboah Says Earnings are Being Used as ‘Ransom’ By The Lions
The model is throwing herself into a legal fight over her leaving Lions for DNA.
Ulta Refutes Reselling Lawsuit, Saying ‘Third Parties’ May Be to Blame
The beauty retailer denied that it resells used products, while noting it's not "legally responsible" if some…
Elizabeth Kennedy, Squeezed Out of Brand, Sues to Regain Control of Name
A soured investor relationship has seen the designer's brand shut down.
WWD Law Review: H&M, Others Find Graffiti Is Art After All
Jason "Revok" Williams is the latest graffiti artist to seek to protect his copyright after H&M used his work…
Salvatore Ferragamo Awarded $60M in Online Counterfeit Battle
The New York Southern District Court delivered the injunction against 60 unidentified holders of…
EXCLUSIVE: What Goes Around Comes Around Rejects Chanel Lawsuit
Cofounders of the vintage retailer said Chanel is aiming for outsized control of its brand aftermarket.