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Balenciaga Ends Design Patent Fight With Bernardo Sandals
Bernardo had accused the luxury brand of using a patented design for its popular stud sandals.
Puma Still Fighting Forever 21 Sale of Alleged Rihanna Knock-offs
The brand is headed to an appeals court after a California judge dismissed a majority of its infringement…
Jessica Alba’s Honest Co. to Pay $7M Over ‘Natural’ Labeling
This is the company's second settlement over misleading labels in as many months.
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Wal-Mart, Skechers and New Balance Say Converse Chuck Design Too Common for Protection
The mega-retailer and other brands are still fighting a Converse trademark covering the designs of its…
Off-White Rejects Paige’s ‘Just Kidding’ Approach in Trademark Fight
Paige said it has no problem with Off-White's stripe mark at the moment, but that's not enough for the young…
J. Crew Takes First Round in New Fight With Lenders
The brand beat back an attempt by two term loan lenders to impede a debt restructuring they didn't agree to.
Chanel Scores Win Against Amazon Sellers in Counterfeit Fight
The luxury powerhouse got a multimillion-dollar judgment against Amazon stores offering knock-off goods.
Forever 21 Takes Preemptive Jab at Gucci in Fight for Stripes
The fast-fashion chain is not waiting around for a trademark lawsuit to take Gucci to court.
Urban Outfitters Wants Out of Coachella Trademark Fight
The retailer said it's not tied closely enough to subsidiary Free People for the music festival to accuse…
WWD Law Review: The Activewear Battle Rages, and What ‘Made in’ Means
The major activewear brands continue to battle it out in courts - with mixed success - while Kering became…
Bernard Arnault Pays Sum to End Belgian Citizenship Inquiry
The luxury titan was being investigated by Belgian prosecutors for his citizenship application dating back to…
Louis Vuitton Gets Block Against Amazon Sellers in Knock-off Case
The luxury fashion house won the first round in a new fight against counterfeiters worth more than $60…
Paige Says It Won’t Sue Off-White Over Stripe Mark, For Now
With a promise not to sue, the denim brand said Off-White's trademark suit is pointless and should be…
I.T Reports Two Fraudulent Web Sites to Police
The web domains are suspected of selling goods under the name of I.T without authorization.