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Un escenario legislativo en transformación - Chile se encuentra en un proceso de reforma legislativa significativo en materia de propiedad intelectual. Tres proyectos de ley evidencian la intención del legislador de...more
The dupes and super-fakes market is booming. These designer knockoffs have become ubiquitous – and they are almost indistinguishable from the original designer luxury goods. In response to this flood of dupes and super-fakes...more
In this article, the second in our series, we look at the various legal options brand owners have when faced with copycats and compare trends across some key regions....more
One of the first questions we get from clients on either side of a trademark infringement claim is about the likelihood of a monetary damages award. And, as with all legal questions, the answer is usually, “it depends.”...more
One of the biggest challenges facing brand owners today is the rise of the copycat. In this article (the first of our series of three), we look at the different types of copycat, their public perception, and how the market...more
Audi of America is an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., which enforces the trademark rights of Audi. AUDI® and AUDI FOUR RINGS LOGO® are registered trademarks that they will enforce. They also have trade...more
In the world of designer toys, few characters have captured hearts, and consumer sales, quite like Labubu. Created by artist Kasing Lung, and popularized by Chinese company Pop Mart, Labubu is part of “The Monsters” series –...more
Opportunities, Challenges, and Legal Considerations for Entrepreneurs - Walmart’s online marketplace has become a pivotal element of its strategic initiative to compete with industry leader Amazon. With over 4,600 physical...more
You’ve heard the name Labubu and have likely seen the wildly popular collectible plush toy. The craze around these dolls is reminiscent of times past when we (or perhaps a family member) all wanted Beanie Babies, Cabbage...more
In trademark action between two guitar manufacturers that ended with jury verdict finding use of counterfeit mark and intentional infringement, district court enjoins sale of infringing products, orders disgorgement of...more
On August 29, the Trump administration’s executive order suspended duty-free de minimis treatment for U.S. imports under $800. The move has already had ripple effects on global brands and retailers across industries, as well...more
In today’s digital-first world, trademarks are more visible—and vulnerable—than ever. Social-media platforms offer powerful brand exposure, but they also present new challenges for protecting your intellectual property. ...more
A new and increasingly sophisticated form of counterfeiting is challenging traditional brand protection strategies. Counterfeiters are now avoiding the use of well-known house marks and instead applying “private label” marks...more
As trademark infringement and counterfeit sales continue to disrupt legitimate business on Amazon, Amazon has developed and expanded its intellectual property enforcement tools. In 2025, Amazon introduced enhancements to its...more
In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close venture into the dynamic world of guitar pedals, focusing on the iconic Klon Centaur and its creator's legal showdown with Behringer's Centaur Overdrive. While many Klon...more
Nike and Sneaker Customizer Lace Up a Settlement - On June 18, 2025, Nike, Inc. (“Nike”) and Dominic Ciambrone (“Ciambrone”), founder of the shoe customization outfit, The Shoe Surgeon, entered into a confidential...more
"Hard times arouse an instinctive desire for authenticity," Coco Chanel once said. Chanel, the eponymous company, has taken this motto to heart in its unwavering commitment to protecting its intellectual property — an effort...more
Addressing a jury’s statutory damages award that surpassed the plaintiffs’ actual damages, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s denial of the defendant’s motion for judgment as a...more
The settlement of a $2.8 billion federal class-action antitrust lawsuit filed by athletes against the NCAA and the largest conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC) was approved by the defendants and plaintiffs in...more
Recent tariff increases are not only disrupting beauty brands’ supply chains and pricing strategies—they're also amplifying legal risks associated with counterfeit and "dupe" products. As authentic goods become costlier,...more
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued its "2024 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy" on January 8th, directed to "prominent and illustrative examples of online and physical markets...more
On November 19th, after over three (3) years of litigation, a jury in Williamsport, Pennsylvania finally found Vintage Brand, LLC (“Vintage”) and two other defendants liable for trademark infringement for selling counterfeit...more
American Girl, LLC v. Zembrka, No. 21-cv-1381 (2d Cir. September 17, 2024) - On September 17, 2024, the Second Circuit concluded that under New York’s Long Arm Statute, a business that receives a single product order,...more
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit clarified its standards for establishing personal jurisdiction over foreign defendants that conduct business over the internet. American Girl, LLC v. Zembrka, DBA...more
Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) has been pursuing legal action against sellers attempting to sell counterfeit products on the Amazon platform. CCU accuses these bad actors of obtaining improper trademarks and filing...more