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Rana Plaza Owner Gets Jail Term in Corruption Case
The case stems from a charge of illegal wealth rather than the collapse of the apparel manufacturing building…
New Balance China IP Win Shows Progress, But Not Groundbreaking
The case is said to be the largest single IP win by a foreign firm in China.
WWD Law Review: IP Protection in China, and Oh — That Hashtag
New Balance's IP win in China came just as President Trump began a probe into the country's theft of U.S…
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P&G Denies Olay Photog’s $75 Million Copyright Lawsuit
The company took particular issue with the $75 million price tag.
Patagonia Sues Over T-shirt With Copycat Logo
The outdoorsy company isn't pleased with a "nearly identical copy" of its famed logo popping up on another…
France Forcing Corporate Transparency With New Law
Companies like Kering and LVMH are still waiting for specifics on implementation, but they have to comply…
What to Watch: Legal Eye
Some ongoing lawsuits between brands could have broad implications for the fashion industry.
WWD Law Review: The Rights to Stripe and Trump’s China Move
The changing tactics in Forever 21's battles with Gucci and Adidas, and President Trump seeks to hit back at…
Chanel and Adidas Seeking Millions From Counterfeiters
The companies may be on opposite ends of the fashion spectrum, but they're both going after counterfeiters on…
Tatcha Sues Too Faced, Alleges Packaging Infringement
Tatcha contends Too Faced is "causing confusion in the marketplace" in the complaint.
Gucci Hits Back at Forever 21 in Stripe Trademark Battle
The luxury house said Forever 21's copying is too "blatant" to ignore.
Off-White Lawsuit Over Stripe Logo Dismissed
A New York judge said Off-White's arguments over a trademark issue with Paige Denim were too "hypothetical"…
Adidas Refutes Skechers’ Defense of Stan Smith Copying
A California judge refused to let Skechers off the hook for its alleged copying of Adidas' trademarked…
WWD Law Review: Trump and China, and Suing the Kardashians
As Kering and Alibaba make peace, the president gets set to take on China over IP, and another suit against…
Battle Against Counterfeiting Moves In-House
Kering's decision to join forces with Alibaba Group in the fight against fakes could be part of a trend…