Smart shirts, wearable technology and intelligent fabrics have changed the fashion and sportswear business and both the knowns and nobodies are keen t...
Dr. Nils Rauer, Partner at Hogan Lovells, on the European Commission’s plans to tackle geo-blocking.
Becoming more than a figment in the imagination of others.
‘Caveat emptor’ has broken new legal boundaries
Recent research from the Kellogg School of Management indicates that witnessing a moral violation can - and does - change people’s product choices. Th...
Fresh from attending 2018’s Monaco Yacht Show, the senior and founding partner of Bargate Murray discusses the issues facing the yachting industry....
Peter Coveney talks to Jodi Bartle about supporting growth and overseeing legal and compliance for this international luxury chocolatier.
North Korea imported at least $640m worth of luxury goods from China in defiance of U.N. sanctions, according to a South Korean opposition lawmaker Yo...
Halston is suing Calvin Klein for copying its dresses and passing them off as authentic. The LA-based fashion brand is known for disco-era slinky desi...
The Act, which was fast-tracked, has raised considerable issues for companies. Harriet Pearson, Edith Ramirez and Britanie Hall of Hogan Lovells shed...
Alfred Dunhill has won a major victory in a long-running trademark battle in China, the latest success in parent company Richemont’s global brand prot...
Justisiari P Kusumah and Elsiana Inda PM of K&K Advocates explain how Indonesian trademark law favours first registered and well-known trademark owner...
Greer McMullen is responsible for overseeing Coty’s legal affairs worldwide. He talks to Jodi Bartle about building an appropriate legal function for...
Ben Natter and Jessica Sblendorio of Haug Partners LLP highlight the importance of maintaining historic unused trademark rights.
Indian law firm Krida Legal is a boutique firm with expertise in sports, gaming, art and fashion law. The intellectual property rights, art & luxury l...
Saachi Bahl, a sustainable fashion consultant and Shrita Suri, a fashion lawyer at Krida Legal, provide an insight into the opportunities and challeng...
With the chances of achieving a Brexit deal looking more perilous as time passes, the UK Government has been issuing a series of Notices setting out t...
As #MeToo is followed by #WhyIDidn’tReport, it is clear that the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace is not going to disappear from the headli...
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has launched the CFDA Fashion Trust, a new charitable initiative that provides business support to...
Los Angeles City Council is taking steps to become the largest US city to ban the sale of new fur products, after unanimously agreeing to prohibit the...
In what is one of the biggest luxury deals of the year, Michael Kors has bought Versace.
The fashion designer's shops went into administration on Monday and 55 staff have been made redundant.
French law firm Gide advised on AddUp's deal acquiring the majority of 3D printer Poly-Shape.
The fashion retail industry's questions over PIS/COFINS credits could finally be solved, a white paper by Brazilian law firm Matthos argues.
General counsel James Ratcliffe is custodian of the Art Loss Register, the largest of its kind in the world, numbering over half a million items of l...
Blockchain technology is having a major impact has on the world of patents with patent-related opportunities arising as a consequence, says Barry Lew...
The luxury British gunmakers have been in the business for over 180 years and are still innovating - with their eye on a younger clientele. Managing d...
An Italian trade fair organiser has invested in a German health and beauty publishing firm.
How did Hasbro successfully register a scent as a trademark? Jeffrey Kaden of Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman analyses the application.
Several luxury brands depend on Indian textile firms for fabrics, printing and production. However, climate change international obligations could di...
Indonesia has introduced a new regulation to deal with the registration of well-known trademarks. Justisiari P Kusumah and Siti Mariam Nabila of K&K A...
The Greek authorities have conducted a raid on the Greek island of Mykonos.
The retailer has become embroiled in a class action lawsuit over a range of claims including being 'devalued and demeaned' by the company.
A roadmap was launched in mid August by fifteen luxury companies including Kering, Harvey Nichols, Chanel and Louis Vuitton to address sustainability...
Catherine Palmer, general counsel of luxury fashion brand and retailer Joseph, has a number of strings to her bow. Not only is she a member of the boa...
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The luxury company is facing allegations of patent design infringement.
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The Irish advertising regulatory body has made its first finding over the new photoshop disclosure requirement against a blogger.
The inventor must be named on a patent to ensure it is not invalidated.
A masterclass on how to grow a luxury business provided stepping stones for 75 new companies starting out in the sector with lessons from a group of c...
Leaders in luxury gathered in London to discuss the world of heritage and emerging brands at the 2018 Luxury Law Summit.
Brazil's courtroom battle over jeans must be noted by apparel manufacturers, says IP and technology lawyer Maíra Schweling Scala of Mattos Filho.
Data protection rules across Europe have changed forever, following the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25th May. Suz...
Virtual reality is creating novel IP issues in the real world, says IP lawyer Jonathan Purow of New York law firm Gottlieb, Rackman and Reisman.
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Social media companies need to think about filing for patent protection, says Jason Wachter of GR&R.
Buying counterfeit goods online may preclude you from trusted traveller programmes, says Marc Misthal.
Maíra Schweling Scala and Isabela Fernandes Pereira of Mattos Filho discuss the implications of a recent lawsuit by the editor-in-chief of lips at cos...
A possibility that scents could be trade marked opens up a number of possiblities for companies, says Céline Bondard of Cabinet Bondard.
The recent landmark Coty judgment allows luxury brands to restrict the use of online e-commerce platforms to protect the prestige of their brand. Bern...
Brazilian consumer law now gives protection to consumers when they buy a product abroad, says Fabio Ozi and Ligia Lima Godoy of Mattos Filho.
From authentication to legislation, China’s ascent in art and antiques presents a host of challenges and opportunities for legislative innovation, say...
Companies need to take steps to ensure that policies are in place to deal with office banter which goes over the line, says Donna Martin of Mackrell T...
Bryan Cave's Nicola Conway has warned manufacturers to prepare for the impending UK ban on microbeads in cosmetics and beauty products.
Vigilance in maintaining records that demonstrate an intent to use the mark in US commerce is key in the face of trademark challengers, says Ben Natte...
Coty has completed its acquisition of the exclusive long-term global license rights for Burberry Beauty luxury fragrances, cosmetics and skincare.
A small company selling cheap canvass totes has won a trademark case citing the use of parody as its defence.
France has moved to enact legislation over retouching photographs for commercial purposes.
The ever-expanding gig economy is coming under the spotlight of government as evidenced by the recent Taylor report in the UK. Luxury businesses must...
The city has introduced new labour law legislation which will impact retailers in New York.
Madrid's famous 'Golden Mile' was the subject of an ECJ hearing over a disputed trademark. Partner Maung Aye of Mackrell Turner discusses the finding...
Unregistered design rights will pose a problem for companies following Brexit. But there are solutions, says Ewan Grist of Bird & Bird.
Protecting exclusive fashion collections from being copied is one of the challenges for luxury brands. Felipe Bueno and Júlio Regoto of law firm Matt...
Fashion companies may choose more controversial brand names moving forward following the Supreme Court's decision over disparaging names when it paved...
Fashion and cosmetic companies using songs or movie titles for their products should check out the legality of doing so as the entertainment and makeu...
Brand reputation is one of the most valuable assets businesses own. Trade mark owners will want to avoid undesired political exploitation of their bra...
Balenciaga has recently launched what is widely being billed as their interpretation of the iconic Ikea 'Frakta' bag. While readers may not instantly...
Luxury leaders gathered in London recently to look at the challenges and opportunities in a turbulent world. From building a sustainable company to se...
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Luxury brands dislike the grey market which impacts on their revenue streams as products are sold in different regions for different prices. Helen Sau...
In the last few years, luxury fashion brands have faced a spate of class actions in the U.S. alleging that the brands engage in misleading pricing pra...
The so-called Coty ruling is underway at the Court of Justice - and there will be major implications for luxury companies on the controversial topic o...
Technology has come a long way in the past decade. One big game changer is the 3D printer. 3D-printing works by deconstructing a 3D object into 2D sli...
The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry was created in May 2007 and it is specifically aimed at private and corporate business jets and helicopters. The Reg...
The world of work is changing. Non-standard, atypical employment arrangements designed to be agile enough to meet the ebb and flow of business demand...
You walk in front of Chanel’s display window several times eying the purse. You get something to eat and walk by again. It seems to beckon you as if b...
Empowered by social networks and digital devices, today’s luxury goods consumers are dictating increasingly when, where and how they engage with luxur...
Denmark has a wide protection of applied art under the copyright law, however one particular field stands out as difficult – articles of clothing, or...
With London Fashion Week having taken place last month and with the next round of shows in autumn, we need to ensure that the brightest and best globa...
While most fashion trends may come and go in a heartbeat, some never go out of style. The Birkin bag, Cartier's L⊝Ve bracelet, Chanel's classic flap b...
Celebrity endorsements and sponsorship are a key element of many brands’ marketing strategies. While it’s by no means a new phenomenon, today the prac...
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), an Australian-based global wine distributor, secured a landmark victory in respect of the right to use the ‘Ben Fu’ trade...
Brazil’s political and economic crisis is far from finished, but the forecast looks optimistic for companies and entrepreneurs.
With less than 15 months to go until the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect on 25 May 2018, Walker Morris’ Gwendoline Davie...
In light of the UK’s decision to leave the EU in last year’s referendum, it's well worth predicting -- or at least thinking about -- what Brexit will...
Luxury entrepreneurs are hoping to propel America’s burgeoning market for marijuana products and paraphernalia to new highs.
Luxury brand owner LVMH is lining up to become a major player in the blossoming luxury e-commerce market.
The last two years were very challenging for Brazil. The country faced several changes in the political, social and economic landscapes. All sectors a...
Traditionally, U.S. tourists enjoy shopping when they travel abroad. According to a report by UNWTO, the World Tourism Organization, in 2014 U.S natio...
2017 already looks like being a busy year for Tynwald, the Island’s parliament, but one of the most important bills likely to be introduced into the H...
A new law aimed at combating commercial fraud and the importation of counterfeit goods (Federal Law No. (19) on Combating Commercial Fraud) was issued...
With London Fashion Week recently drawing to a close, luxury clothing is at the front of centre of minds. The designer clothing that paraded down the...
With the growth of the Internet as a distribution channel, the question of what kinds of restrictions companies can include in their distribution agre...
French luxury holding group Kering is stepping up sustainability efforts across its 16 top-tier brands – among them, Gucci, Stella McCartney and Balen...
China’s luxury goods market is showing signs of growth for the first time since the beginning of President Xi Jinping’s austerity and anti-corruption...
In this bulletin, Bird & Bird IP partner Nick Aries considers what will happen to EU Trade Marks (EUTM) once Britain eventually withdraws from the EU....
High-end fashion brands may get protection from copycats as runway shows move towards 'see now, buy now, says Brand Protection expert Dilpreet Kaur at...
The fashion industry need to wake up to the risks as well as the opportunities of 3D printing, say Eddie Powell and Michael Beaber of Fladgate LLP.
This year's event in London on 16 May will see luxury founders, CEOs and executives gather in London to discuss challenges and opportunities in a fast...
Luxury jeweller De Beers has defeated an individual who registered the domain name debeers.feedback, one of the new Global Top Level Domain name regis...
Tax Free shopping is growing in the UK, helped by the Brexit vote and the weaker pound - leading to demands for a bespoke service for elite tax-free g...
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What are leading figures in luxury hoping for, expecting from or fearing in 2017? We asked several of our Luxury Law Alliance members to give us their...
Mattos Filho attorneys Paola Lorca and Renato Portella unpack the implications of Brazil's anti-money laundering legislation for luxury traders in the...
An innovative joint operation between e-commerce giant Alibaba and Chinese law enforcement agencies last year managed to shut down 417 counterfeit pro...
On 18 January 2017, amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention will come into force that introduce a financial security 'safety net' for crew.