Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
12/21/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Hospitals ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws
In the fast-evolving landscape of technological innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) has become pivotal for progress, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Despite gaps in the regulatory framework, the UK...more
French fashion house Pierre Cardin (Cardin) and one of its oldest licensees, Ahlers Group (Ahlers), agreed to restrict cross-border sales and sales to specific customers. This is a clear breach of EU antitrust law, said the...more
In the world of fashion, few things are as iconic as Christian Louboutin's signature red-soled shoes. Since Louboutin painted the sole of a shoe with his assistant's red nail varnish in 1993, the red-bottomed sole has become...more
UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe....more
Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
On August 24, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a joint statement in conjunction with 11 other global authorities responsible for data protection and privacy on data scraping. Data scraping is the process of...more
This note summarises and highlights the key aspects of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework following the European Commission's adequacy decision on July 10. The contents of this note are general in nature. Specific advice should...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
7/19/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Affirmative Action ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Energy Tax Incentives ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Greenwashing ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Mergers ,
SCOTUS ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College ,
Students for Fair Admissions v University of North Carolina ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability ,
UK
While climate change and sustainability are important across all parts of society, the UK government and European Commission (EC) are tackling these social issues head on, with a particular focus on the fashion and retail...more
Welcome to the summer issue of Katten KattWalk! We have an issue chock full of developments and pressing issues for fashion and brands. Associate Cynthia Martens starts with a look at “superfakes” and how the rise in...more
7/5/2023
/ Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc v Goldsmith ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
EU ,
Fashion Branding ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
First Amendment ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
SCOTUS ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
UK
Florida Health Information Storage Changes Taking Effect on July 1 -
Foreign Interests in the health care provider environment have generally meant ownership interests of persons from outside of the state in which the...more
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Katten ESG Guidepost. Each month, ESG Guidepost will highlight the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters.
...more
4/27/2023
/ Biden Administration ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Fashion Industry ,
Gender Equity ,
Greenwashing ,
Investors ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Fraud ,
Sustainability
Love it or hate it, artificial intelligence, and particularly ChatGPT, has flooded the news in recent months. Whether you are a lover or a hater of artificial intelligence, the frenzy around ChatGPT has brought with it the...more
Do You Really Intend to Offer NFTs, Digital Collectibles and Virtual Goods? If Not, No Trademark -
The NFT explosion has led to a “gold rush” of thousands of new US trademark applications covering NFT-based digital files,...more
From New York to London, Paris and Milan, a colour that tends to make a regular resurgence on spring and summer runways is a classic fresh green. Who could forget the amazing Christian Siriano voluminous bubble gown in lime...more
For EU and UK trademarks, there is a five-year grace period following the issuance of a registration, during which the trademark owner must use the mark in connection with the goods and/or services covered by the registration...more
We’re delighted to welcome in 2023 with our second crossover edition of Katten Kattwalk/Kattison Avenue. In this combined winter issue, we cover top issues affecting brands in fashion, retail and advertising.
On the hot...more
1/26/2023
/ Advertising ,
Advertising to Minors ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Fashion Branding ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
Gaming ,
Hasbro ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
NAD ,
Retail Market
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Katten’s Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Bytes. Each month, Quick Bytes will highlight the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the...more
As you may recall from our previous advisory, "The European Commission Implements New Standard Contractual Clauses", existing data sharing contracts that include the old standard contractual clauses ("SCCs") will only remain...more
Both IP practitioners and fashion brands will be interested in the recent string of judgments in relation to the infringement of dresses designed and sold by House of CB and Mistress Rocks. Oh Polly brand was found to have...more
New York Proposes Significant Regulation for Fashion Industry: The ‘Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act’ -
On January 7, New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Assemblywoman Anna R. Kelles introduced...more
1/27/2022
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Fashion Branding ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
New York ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademarks ,
Vaccinations
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 (UK GDPR) (together the GDPR), even if an organisation is not established in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom it...more
11/30/2021
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
UK
The following outlines where Katten can help clients to comply with their General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) obligations. This note is appropriate for clients that are already doing business in the UK or the EU, or may...more