The Fashion Law

Policing Brand Trump: Inside the Crackdown on Counterfeit Merch A new lawsuit filed by the Trump Organization sheds light on the sheer scope of the Trump-branded merch machine – and the appeal of the brand.

The Trump Organization has built a robust retail operation around Donald’s presidency. Now copycat TRUMP merch is flooding the market. www.thefashionlaw.com/policing-bra...

Richemont Takes on Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels Superfakes Not a run of the mill counterfeits case. Richemont is targeting the upper tier of the counterfeit market – the so-called “superfake” goods.

A slew of expensive counterfeits being sold by a New York-based jeweler are not just infringing, they are directly competing with the originals, Richemont argues in a new lawsuit. www.thefashionlaw.com/richemont-ta...

Watches of Switzerland, Former Creative Director Clash Over Ads A high-profile dispute has erupted between Watches of Switzerland and its former creative director over watch-centric photos and videos.

Watches of Switzerland & its former creative director are locked in a legal battle over ownership of 800+ luxury marketing ads. www.thefashionlaw.com/watches-of-s...

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Chanel Sued Over Makeup Try-On Tool as Tech Battles Grow As virtual try-on tool tech becomes increasingly common in e-commerce, lawsuits are plaguing some of retail’s biggest names.

Chanel is facing a new lawsuit from a AR tech co., which claims that Chanel’s “Virtual Try-On” infringes its patented tech. www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-sued-...

Fashion Law Fundamentals - The Fashion Law Join us for a virtual education program covering the essentials of fashion law, featuring expert speakers and practical resources designed to educate the next generation of retail lawyers.

For a dive into upcycling and customization (among other issues), join us for our inaugural Fashion Law Fundamentals program this weekend ... www.thefashionlaw.com/fundamentals/

What Happened to the "Boatkin" Bag? The latest handbag to test the boundary between homage and infringement? A $1,600 upcycled tote called the “Boatkin."

The latest handbag to test the boundary between homage & infringement? A $1,600 upcycled tote called the “Boatkin." thefashionlaw.com/what-happene...

7-Eleven Accused of Selling Fake LABUBU Figures in New Lawsuit 7-Eleven, Inc. and eight of its California franchisees are being accused of selling fake versions of its cult-favorite LABUBU figures.

LABUBU’s meteoric rise is forcing POP MART to face off against a wave of counterfeits targeting the wide-eyed, bunny-eared, 9-toothed toy. www.thefashionlaw.com/7-eleven-acc...

How Dupes Took Hold of the Market Dupes have evolved from niche drugstore alternatives into a mainstream commercial force, driven by social media and changing consumers.

In a market where consumers reward the look rather than the label, even the most robust brand narratives are not a defense against dupes. www.thefashionlaw.com/from-consume...

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“Made in Italy” Under the Microscope: What the Label Really Means In the world of luxury fashion, the "Made in Italy" label has traditionally carried with it a unique prestige.

The “Made in Italy” label - long synonymous with quality & craftsmanship - is under scrutiny as legal investigations expose labor abuses. www.thefashionlaw.com/made-in-ital...

Rolex Resale Fight Tests Limits of Trademark Power A case over allegedly counterfeit Rolex watches is raising questions about how far companies can go to control resale markets.

A case over "counterfeit" Rolex watches is testing the limits of trademark enforcement in the secondary market. www.thefashionlaw.com/rolex-resale...

The Hermès Birkin: Breaking Down the Building of an "It" Bag In June, New York federal judge cemented Hermès’s win in the closely-watched lawsuit over the BIRKIN trademark.

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sold for €8.58M ($10M) to a phone-in bidder during a Sotheby's auction in Paris today. www.thefashionlaw.com/breaking-dow...

Goyard Has a Problem With Counterfeits The likely explanation behind the sheer number of Goyard print handbags in the world? Goyard has a problem with counterfeits.

The likely reality behind the explosion in Goyard bags? The company has a counterfeiting problem. www.thefashionlaw.com/rising-deman...

Sol de Janeiro "Dupes" Case Faces Pushback from MCoBeauty Among the steadily growing number of lawsuits targeting dupes is the case that Sol de Janeiro filed in November 2024.

Sol de Janeiro is trying to claim exclusive rights in design elements that are widely used in the beauty space, MCoBeauty argues. www.thefashionlaw.com/sol-de-janei...

Labubu Craze Sparked a Counterfeit Surge & Authentication Race The company says that it is the first U.S.-based company to offer authentication specifically for Labubu figures.

As a result of skyrocketing demand for Labubu & the rise in infringing versions, specialized authentication is coming into play. www.thefashionlaw.com/labubu-a-toy...

How Chanel Polices Where & How Its Products Are Sold Chanel is engaged in an enduring effort to successfully stomp out unauthorized entities from offering up Chanel-branded goods.

Chanel is intensifying efforts to control where and how its products are sold. www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-quest...

Nike Nabs Injunction in Shoe Surgeon Case With an Exception Nike and the Shoe Surgeon alerted the court that they have entered into a confidential agreement to settle the case.

The judgment includes a narrow exception that allows for certain customizations by the Shoe Surgeon. www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-nabs-in...

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Audi Names CarParts.com in New Counterfeiting Lawsuit Audi AG has filed a new lawsuit against online auto parts retailer CarParts.com, Inc., accusing the company of selling counterfeit products.

The Audi lawsuit comes amid broader legal battles surrounding the sale of replacement and aftermarket parts. www.thefashionlaw.com/audi-names-c...

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The Quiet Reality Driving New Counterfeiting Cases Assertions are shoddy product quality and lack of control form the backbone of trademark infringement and counterfeiting complaints.

In trademark cases, luxury brands traditionally argue in court that counterfeits are low-quality imitations that harm consumers and brand equity. www.thefashionlaw.com/the-quiet-re...

Glow Recipe Targets MCoBeauty Over Dupe Product in New Case Glow Recipe is taking on MCoBeauty, accusing the beauty brand of trade dress infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition.

Glow Recipe has filed a lawsuit against MCoBeauty, accusing it of copying the look of one of its popular products. www.thefashionlaw.com/glow-recipe-...

Gucci Claims In The Know's “Authenticity” Claims Are a Lie Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent accuse In The Know is selling counterfeit handbags and accessories and engaging in false advertising.

Gucci and YSL are accusing a sample sale co. of not only selling counterfeits, but of falsely claiming to “work directly with the brands." www.thefashionlaw.com/gucci-saint-...

As Miu Miu Surges, Prada Forced to Fend Off Scourge of Copycats The Committee sided with Miu Miu owner Prada S.p.A. in a new decision, finding that the “NIUNIU” registration is likely to cause confusion.

Prada is cracking down on the surge in bad actors looking to piggyback on the appeal its wildly popular Miu Miu brand. www.thefashionlaw.com/as-miu-miu-s...

The Dupes Economy is Challenging Traditional Trademark Rules When Steve Madden dupes a high fashion brand’s shoe, is there a likelihood that consumers will be confused?

Dupes continue to raise legal questions, as mass-market companies mimic high-fashion designs at drastically lower prices. www.thefashionlaw.com/how-the-dupe...

In an age where the logo and the monogram has replaced quality and craft as the sole quantifier of value, this is the obvious conclusion.

Side note: The USPTO will issue design patents for typefaces.

They shouldn't, IMO. But they do.

Counterfeit Capital of the World, China is Now Fending Off Fakes Counterfeit goods ranging from luxury items to dangerous products like fake pharmaceuticals are coming out of China.

Chinese authorities are increasingly working to block imports of counterfeits that target domestic companies, rather than merely seizing fakes destined for export. www.thefashionlaw.com/the-counterf...