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Supreme Wins Legal Battle in Italy Over Counterfeit Products
The Milan and San Marino courts ordered the seizure of about 120,000 fake items.
FHI Owner Sues Former CEO
The hair tools business alleges its former chief executive officer stole trade secrets and used them at his…
Adwoa Aboah Became $1 Million Model Under Lions, Agency’s Suit Claims
The Lions is not happy the increasingly popular model has taken up with rival DNA.
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A case by South Dakota over the longtime issue has made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Perrin Paris Wins Lawsuit Against Philipp Plein Over Clutch Design
The 125-year-old luxury leather goods brand accused the flashy Philipp Plein of copying a unique and patented…
Puma Obtains Preliminary Injunction Against Philipp Plein
The German sporting goods company has accused the designer of using a cat logo similar to its own.
Armed Thieves Grab Jewels Inside Ritz Paris Hotel
French TV reported the robbers made off with jewels worth 4.5 million euros, but a spokeswoman for the hotel…
LVMH, Make Up For Ever Copied Lip Art, Smashbox Makeup Artist Claims
Makeup artist Vlada Haggerty claims the similarity between her lip art and new Make Up For Ever images is…
Victoria’s Secret Sued Over ‘Love Made Me Do It’ Slogan
An independent California brand isn't pleased its name is showing up in Victoria's Secret marketing.
Rihanna’s Hand in Fenty Designs Questioned as Puma, Forever 21 Suit Escalates
Forever 21 wants to know exactly how involved the singer was in the designs of some popular Fenty shoe styles.
Neapolitan Brothers Win Legal Battle Against Apple
In 2012, Vincenzo and Giacomo Barbato registered the "Steve Jobs" brand using the Cupertino, Calif.-based…
Borsalino Business Continues, Investor Backs the Hatmaker
Haeres Equita will appeal Alessandria's court decision to reject its petition for a composition with…
Sexual Harassment Claims Against Urban Outfitters Headed to Trial
The trendy retailer failed to escape most of a former employee's harassment lawsuit stemming from two…
Borsalino Risks Bankruptcy
The court of Alessandria refused to accept a petition for a composition with creditors filed by the label's…
France’s Finance Minister Sues Amazon for Unfair Vendor Treatment
France isn't happy with Amazon's treatment of its smaller third-party sellers.