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Steve Madden Wants Dr. Martens’ Trademarks Nixed in Legal Battle
The shoe brand said a suit by Dr. Martens is not only unfounded, but that its designs aren't worthy of…
Forever 21 Says Rihanna’s Puma Designs Are ‘Classic,’ Up for Grabs
The fast-fashion retailer said Puma's infringement claims don't hold up given the lack of originality in…
Target to Pay $18.5 Million to End States’ Suit Over Data Breach
The payment will go to 47 states that investigated Target's massive 2013 breach of shoppers' payment and…
WWD Law Review: Copyright Infringement, Beauty Dupes and China
Recent legal action has seen another suit against Forever 21, the growing proliferation of beauty dupes — and…
Gianvito Rossi Pushes Back Against Ex-Manager’s Racially Charged Suit
The shoe brand allegedly let slide racial prejudice that included calling Serena Williams "disgusting" when…
Macy’s, Amazon, Other Retailers Dodge Claims of Fabric Copying
A California judge dismissed claims of a textile company claiming a blouse was made with its copyrighted…
WWD Law Review: Intimates Battle, Models and the Fyre Festival
A battle between Hanes and a start-up, France's Photoshopping law and class-action suits over Fyre Festival…
Kardashian Beauty Licensee Seeks to Sell Product Amid Trademark Row
A secondary licensee of the famed reality TV sisters' names is fighting to sell a line of beauty products…
Asics Wants Adidas Suit Over Fitness Tracking Tech Nixed
The Japanese athletic company said the ideas behind a string of Adidas patents are too abstract for…
VF Outdoor, Columbia Must Face Suit Over Waterproof Tech
A Colorado tech company is accusing both brands of infringing a patent after licensing negotiations went…
Valfré Accuses Forever 21 of Ripping Off Cell Phone Cover Design
The young brand is gearing up to sue Forever 21 over its alleged copycatting ways.
Harley-Davidson Ends Urban Outfitters Fight Over Infringing Ts
Urban has agreed to stop selling any and all Harley-branded merchandise, genuine or not.
WWD Law Review: Tamara Mellon’s Contract and Cartier and Adidas’ Trademarks
Employment contracts and trademark limits were under the microscope in this week's legal maneuvers.
Fyre Festival Attendees Demanding $5M — or More — in Lawsuit
Two festival goers are turning to the courts to secure a refund for tickets and costs as well as damages…
WWD Law Review: Photos of Beyoncé and Lou Reed, Alibaba’s Fakes
The week's court actions included further developments in cases involving photos of Beyoncé and Lou Reed.