On August 22, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the “Commission”) finalized its Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (“Final Rule”).
The Final Rule prohibits the sale and...more
Amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, retailers are continuing to herald digital mediums to spread holiday cheer to shoppers worldwide.
The Hogan Lovells Retail and Fashion team is delighted to bring you our...more
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to two trade associations and a dozen social media influencers on November 13, 2023, advising them that their disclosures of material connections in social media...more
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the “Commission”) recently announced two actions aimed at strengthening regulation of online advertising. On June 29, 2023, the Commission released its updated Endorsement Guides (the...more
The INFORM Consumers Act (“INFORM Act”), which went into effect on June 27, 2023, is aimed at increasing the transparency of online marketplaces so that consumers can verify who they are purchasing goods from. The penalty for...more
On 28 March 2023, the Hogan Lovells New York Retail Team hosted a coffee chat webinar discussing the latest news and developments of 2023 in retail. The event featured Meryl Bernstein (Intellectual Property, Media, and...more
On 24 January 2023, the Hogan Lovells New York Retail Team hosted a coffee chat webinar discussing cross-practice predictions concerning the retail sector for the coming year. The event featured Hogan Lovells partners Meryl...more
Luxury goods titan Hermès has been handed a major victory in its pioneering lawsuit involving trademark infringement through non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”). A federal jury in Manhattan recently found that an artist’s NFT...more
Join the Hogan Lovells New York Retail team over a cup of coffee (or tea) on Tuesday, 24 January 2023 as we explore the most recent and important issues and trends in the retail industry.
Our new series will offer...more
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and this year, much like last year, continues to present unique challenges and opportunities for consumer companies and retailers. In this nearly “post-COVID” environment,...more
12/22/2022
/ Brick-and-Mortar Stores ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Marketplace ,
E-Commerce ,
Fashion Industry ,
Holidays ,
Internet Retailers ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Retail Market ,
Retailers ,
Trademarks
Multinational fashion companies doing business in New York may soon face new regulations. The New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (“Fashion Act”), currently under consideration in the New York State...more
2/21/2022
/ Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Due Diligence ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
Manufacturers ,
New York ,
Popular ,
Retailers ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability
Suppressing negative customer reviews may lead to costly consequences. Online fashion retailer Fashion Nova recently settled the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) allegations that the company blocked negative online reviews...more
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and this year, as last, continues to present challenges for consumer companies and retailers. Omnichannel is growing in prominence as consumers maintain their reliance on...more
12/7/2021
/ Advertising ,
Augmented Reality ,
Corporate Branding ,
Cosmetics ,
E-Commerce ,
Holidays ,
Influencers ,
Internet Retailers ,
Labeling ,
Marketing ,
Personal Care Products ,
Retail Market ,
Retail Sales ,
Retailers ,
Revenue Growth ,
Supply Chain
Consumer-facing companies are increasingly utilizing social media influencers to get their advertising to targeted audiences and to learn how their products are working for real people. This innovative form of advertising is...more
As the saying goes, it's the most wonderful time of the year – but it is also the busiest time for retailers. As merchants seek to cash in on the holiday shopping rush, we are noticing trends that have potentially significant...more
12/9/2019
/ Algorithms ,
Amazon Echo ,
Analytics ,
Apple ,
Celebrity Endorsements ,
China ,
Competition ,
Connected Items ,
Contests & Promotions ,
EU ,
Google ,
Green Marketing ,
Holidays ,
Imports ,
Influencers ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Marketing ,
Misleading Statements ,
Ownership of Works ,
Retail Market ,
Retailers ,
Section 301 ,
Smart Devices ,
Tariffs ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The maker of the Tieks ballet flat Gavrieli Brands walked away with over $2.1 million when a federal jury found Soto Massini’s competing designs infringed on Tieks’ patents and trade dress....more
5/14/2019
/ Design Patent ,
False Advertising ,
Fashion Branding ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Trade Dress ,
Unjust Enrichment ,
Willful Infringement
The Northern District of California recently released an order that sheds new light on how courts grapple with the constantly-increasing use of trademarks as hashtags....more
The United States has the most well-developed consumer economy in the world, with approximately US$13.2 trillion in annual consumer spending, the world’s highest per-household spending, and retail space per capita that is...more
The retail and fashion industries may be transforming at a rapid pace, but the Hogan Lovells Retail and Fashion Group will make sure you are on-trend. ...more
1/24/2019
/ 3D Printing ,
Advertising ,
Analytics ,
Class Action ,
Data Privacy ,
E-Commerce ,
EU ,
Fashion Industry ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Geo-Blocking ,
Health Claims ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Internet Retailers ,
Licensing Rights ,
Natural Products ,
Organic ,
Retail Market ,
Retailers ,
Subscription Services ,
TCPA
The holiday season is the most wonderful – and the busiest – time of year for retailers. With the holiday season now in full swing, here are 5 things your business needs to consider...more