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Chanel Faces Pushback in $60M Counterfeit Suit Against Amazon Sellers
Certain Amazon sellers accused of selling fake Chanel goods want out of litigation that could see them on the…
Off-White Launches Court Fight With Paige Over Stripe Mark
The buzzy streetwear line is looking for the courts to tell Paige that a stripe stitch design on its pockets…
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WWD Law Review: The FTC and Influencers, Louis Vuitton and Its Trademark
The Federal Trade Commission sent out warning letters to brands and influencers, while Louis Vuitton's…
Macy’s Faces Legal Action Over ‘Unreasonable’ Non-compete Contract
A former regional vice president says the retailer makes regular use of "unreasonable and overbroad"…
Levi’s Asian Arm Wants $5M Reseller Contract Fight Out of the Courts
A Levi's subsidiary in Singapore said reseller Division Six already agreed to arbitrate any contract disputes.
Signet Jewelers Taps Ex-Judge to Head Up New Workplace Review
The review comes after dozens of accounts of sexual harassment were revealed during a long-running…
Gucci Wins $9 Million Judgment Against Group of Knock-off Sites
The luxury brand accused the sites of selling a range of fake Gucci goods.
Beyoncé Wants $20M ‘Formation’ Copyright Suit Nixed
Copyright claims by a rapper's estate are "grossly overstated," according to the singer.
WWD Law Review: Puma and Forever 21, Immigration Issues – and the Beckham Clan
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J. Crew Rejects Lender Claims as IP Fight Heats Up
The retailer held fast to the propriety of moving a majority of its intellectual property into a new…
Puma Says Forever 21’s Rihanna Design Knock-Offs Threaten Entire Business
The athleticwear brand is pushing hard to get alleged copies of Rihanna's Fenty shoe designs off the market.
Dior Seeking Millions From ‘Network’ of Chinese Knock-Off Sites
The luxury house is hoping an Illinois court can crack down on a slippery group of Chinese web sites selling…
ShopStyle, Ebay, Others Sued Over Shoppable Hyperlinks
A patent holder wants a payout for allegations that several sites are using a proprietary method of product…