When The Oak Leaves Le Brassus
A Jurisprudential Analysis of the Collaborative IP Laundering Model in Haute Horlogerie: The Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop Collaboration (2026) Introduction On 16…
Xinjiang Cotton, De Minimis Shipments, and the UFLPA Entity List: Why Shein Still Isn’t There
I. Introduction The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, 2021 Entity List, which is kept up to date by the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force…
AI-Generated Images and Intellectual Property Rights: New Challenges for Fashion Houses
The use of artificial intelligence by fashion houses is redefining the boundaries between creativity, technology, and law. AI-generated images are increasingly integrated into luxury…
Hermès v. Maison R&C: Stitching a Precedent for Sustainable Fashion
In the endeavor to promote sustainability in the fashion industry, upcycling has risen as a trend. It is indubitable that we live in an…
The Similarities are… Stripe-ing? Thom Browne Inc v Adidas AG
A dispute spanning over a decade, on Thom Browne Inc.’s four-bar and Adidas AG’s three-stripe motif, has gone global and culminated in a collection…
Hermès vs. The People: The Fight Isn’t Over (Cavalleri et al. v. Hermès International)
The lawsuit against Hermès International is equally intriguing as the Birkin handbags. 2 Californians, Tina Cavalleri and Mark Glinoga, have challenged the luxury giant,…
Lululemon v. Costco: The Consumer Psychology Behind Dupe Culture
The word ‘fake’ has rebranded itself- now, ‘dupe’ culture has taken the world by storm, with millions of people celebrating ‘dupe’ culture and sharing…
Hermès International v. Mason Rothschild: Can a Luxury Icon Survive the Metaverse?
Creativity is no longer limited to fabric and form as fashion moves faster into the world of technology. Intellectual property needs to adapt to…
How to Legally Bring Overseas Brand Ambassadors or Influencers for Toronto Fashion Week
Toronto Fashion Week has turned into one of the most expected fashion events in Canada and has attracted designers, models, and professionals involved in…
It’s Officially UGG Season! But the Brand’s Trade Dress Claims Are on Thin Ice
As the weather turns crisp and shearling boots make their seasonal comeback, one of fashion’s cosiest icons is feeling the legal heat. UGG’s attempts…
Chanel v. WGACA et al.: Counterfeits Are Officially Cancelled!
Chanel is notoriously known for their luxury items; from fabulous bags to romantic jewelry, they are legendary in the fashion industry. The iconic interlocking…
The Cat-Fight Over Logos in Puma SE v Sunday Red LLC [2025] ATMO 197 and the Politics of Luxury Sportswear
In the luxury sportswear jungle, brand power is survival. And in September 2025, two apex predators circled the same territory. The Australian Trade Marks…
Toe to Toe: Kolhapuri Chappals vs. Prada’s Luxury Strut
(Ganesh S. Hingmire & Ors v. Prada Group & Ors.) 2025 SCCOnLine Bom 2681 For all the wrong reasons, the newly revealed Prada Spring/Summer…
In Conversation with Fabrizio Caretta, Chief Legal, Corporate and Compliance Officer at Dolce & Gabbana Group
Dolce & Gabbana’s recent exploration of heritage came to life in Alta Moda 2025 collection. Inspired by the Roman empire and heritage the pieces…
The Timeless Allure of Handmade Italian Women’s Shoes: Where Art Meets Elegance
In a world where fashion often moves at the speed of an Instagram scroll, there remains a class of timeless style that refuses to…
Why Fashion Needs Lawyers More Than Ever
Fashion moves fast. Trends come and go, last season’s must-haves end up in clearance bins, and we’re all just trying to keep up. But…
Why Choose a Radiant Cut Engagement Ring?
With so many gemstone cuts providing allure and aesthetics, diamonds have symbolized eternal love, sophistication, and beauty for centuries. Among them, the fiery radiant…