The Briefing: Neil Young vs. Chrome Hearts: When Rock Meets Runway in Court
(Podcast) The Briefing - Neil Young vs. Chrome Hearts: When Rock Meets Runway in Court
5 Key Takeaways | Styled for Compliance: What the NY Fashion Workers Act Means for Your Brand
On Demand, On Purpose: Fashion Manufacturing That Doesn’t Cost the Earth
The Briefing: Influencer Fail – ALO Yoga & Influencers Named in $150M Class Action Lawsuit for FTC Violations
RICO Lawsuit Against Shein — RICO Report Podcast
Fashion Counsel: Pricing Strategies and Antitrust Considerations
Pricing Strategies and Antitrust Considerations
Fashion in the Metaverse: Looking Into the Future
Podcast: The Briefing by the IP Law Blog - Hermès Tries to Bag Digital Designer Selling MetaBirkin NFTs
The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Hermès Tries to Bag Digital Designer Selling MetaBirkin NFTs
Fashion Counsel: Privacy in the Retail Fashion Industry
Fashion and Retail Opportunities for Major Duty Savings and What to Know Now About Forced Labor
Part Two: Christopher John Rogers on Pragmatic Glamour and Finding His Voice
Part One: Christopher John Rogers on Pragmatic Glamour and Finding His Voice
How to Find Your Signature Scent with Christophe Laudamiel: Fashion Counsel
Stealth Lawyers: Matt Breen & Brian Trunzo, Menswear Retailers
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The Olympic Games’ intellectual properties (“Olympic Properties”) are broadly protected worldwide, including the rings symbol, mascots, names (e.g., “Milano Cortina 2026”), mottos, graphics, event designs, music and...more
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This case seems so straight-forward that fans of self-effacing legal articles might question why this one is worth the ink. UK-based graffiti artists Cole Smith, Reece Deardon and Harry Matthews, known professionally as DISA,...more
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
As fashion brands enter 2026, supply-chain pressure, tariff uncertainty, and rising tech spend are accelerating interest in private equity (PE) partnerships....more
The New York State Fashion Workers Act (FWA) was signed into law on December 21, 2024, and establishes new responsibilities and requirements for individuals and entities that manage models, as well as the businesses who...more
Employers in New York State and New York City will continue to navigate a fast-changing legal landscape as the calendar flips to a new year. 2025 was another active year for workplace legislation, much of it spurred by local...more
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Introduction - As the holiday season ushers in its busiest months, retailers and fashion brands are confronting a marketplace reshaped by rapid technological disruption, shifting regulatory expectations, and increasingly...more
On 18 December 2025, the CJEU delivered its judgment in the case Deity Shoes v Mundorama Confort and Stay Design (C-323/24), clarifying several fundamental aspects of EU design law under Regulation (EC) No 6/2002. The...more
As the holiday season ushers in its busiest months, retailers and fashion brands are confronting a marketplace reshaped by rapid technological disruption, shifting regulatory expectations, and increasingly savvy consumers. AI...more
In New York, several laws were passed in 2025 that will directly impact how many employers must operate. This article summarizes some of the new state and city laws impacting employers, which address time off for prenatal...more
Hong Kong is undertaking a comprehensive review of its registered designs regime to align with international standards and strengthen legal protection for design owners, supporting new industrialisation and the rapidly...more
As the holiday rush approaches, tariffs have quickly become one of the most influential forces shaping retail strategies. A wave of updated import duties is driving up costs across apparel, accessories, cosmetics and beauty...more
Italy’s M&A market has defied geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty in 2025 to deliver big-ticket deals, with banking transactions at the fore. Momentum appears to be building in Italy’s deal market. Total M&A value...more
The court has reminded brand owners that position trade marks must comprise a single identifiable sign, and cannot be left open-ended by broad written descriptions. Fashion brand Thom Browne applied for declarations of...more
EC Imposes Fines for Resale Price Maintenance - On 14 October 2025, the European Commission (EC) announced fines on three fashion companies for online and offline resale price maintenance (RPM) in breach of EU competition...more
As consumer preferences evolve and markets shift at unprecedented speeds, the elements that define a strong brand and the strategies used to protect it are changing just as rapidly. ...more
While French luxury brand Hermès is likely best known for its Birkin handbags and silk scarves, a group of plaintiff consumers in California are focused on its ties—or more accurately, its alleged ties. Plaintiffs claim...more
Loeb partner Michael Barry gives an insider perspective on the shifting state of the luxury brands market, from litigation risks and regulatory pressures to real estate trends and brand reinvention. ...more
In Paige v Sage and Paige, the Federal Court considered the existence of brand collaborations in the fashion industry, colloquially known as “collabs”, in assessing the deceptive similarity of trade marks....more
You may have seen the headlines over the summer that lululemon sued Costco for trademark infringement because Costco has been selling clothing that bears a striking resemblance to lululemon clothing. Your first thought might...more
Earlier this month, Chrome Hearts, the luxury goods retailer known for jewelry and apparel sued musician Neil Young and the individual members of the band Young has been touring with for the last year, The Chrome Hearts, for...more