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WWD Law Review: Puma and Fenty and Kylie and Kylee
This week's legal action saw Puma go after Forever 21 in a case involving the Fenty line, while Kylie Jenner…
Ethics Promise Could Save Ivanka Trump Brand From Retailer Suit
A San Francisco boutique is willing to take the White House at its word that Ivanka Trump will comply with…
Urban Oufitters on Hook for $530K After ‘Reckless’ Fabric Copying
A federal appeals court agreed with a manufacturer that Urban willfully and recklessly copied a legally…
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LVMH, Hublot Must Face Lawsuit Over ‘Red Gold’ Trademark
The luxury conglomerate again has to fight against claims that Hublot began using "red gold" to describe…
WWD Law Review: Cheerleader Uniforms, Stripes — and Counterfeits
The Supreme Court issued its long-awaited ruling in the case involving cheerleader uniforms, while Adidas…
Supreme Court Copyright Ruling Could Be a Coup for Fashion
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Adidas Continues Litigation Spree With TM Suit Against Juicy Couture
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WWD Law Review: Meal Breaks, Pregnancy Leave and Copying
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