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…
7-Eleven Sues Nike Over Air Max 95 Sneaker, Alleging Its “Tri-Color Mark” Was Copied for a 7/11 Release
7-Eleven has taken Nike to court over a pair of trainers, arguing that the sportswear giant built its upcoming Air Max 95 “Big Bubble”…
GI Protection for Nagaland Textiles: What One State’s Push Shows Us About Northeast Heritage.
When most people hear the term “GI tag” in the North Eastern states of India, they immediately think of food: Darjeeling tea, Joha rice,…
From Dreams to Nightmares: Exploring Exploitation within Modelling Agencies.
The opportunity to become a model is often seen as a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Many aspiring models are inspired by the success stories of supermodels…
Birkinonomics: How Fashion Became an Asset Class
When Fashion Meets Finance In the infamous Bollywood Film “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”, a memorable scene depicting the purchase of a Hermès Kelly bag…
Q Productions v. SHEIN: Trademark and Publicity Rights in Fast Fashion
When a company like SHEIN gets sued over celebrity merchandise, it’s easy to assume the story is simple: someone sold shirts they weren’t supposed…
Securitising the Sparkle: When Jewelry Begins to Behave Like a Security
A diamond necklace rests quietly against a silk collarbone. It catches the light with studied discretion, refracting brilliance in disciplined geometry. It is purchased…
Blurring The Lines Between Parody And Infringement: The Condé Nast V. Dogue Dispute
Condé Nast, the publishing powerhouse behind Vogue, has filed suit against the canine fashion magazine, Dogue. The complaint by Condé Nast alleges a plethora…
Fashion’s Desert Graveyard: Atacama Waste and Chile’s EPR
Why tens of thousands of tons of clothing end up in Chile's Atacama Desert each year, and how Chilean and EU EPR laws are…
The Law Behind the Label: Enforcing Truth in Eco-Claims in Fashion Marketing
Abstract Statement of Problem: The transition of the fashion industry to sustainability has led to an increase in environmental claims on marketing materials, product…
Borrowed Threads – How Louis Vuitton Sparked a Romanian Folk Heritage Storm
Louis Vuitton’s summer 2024 collection, By The Pool, unveils the French maison’s latest designs. Yet one piece has caused a huge stir among fashion enthusiasts…
Deadstock Destruction: Why Fashion Keeps Destroying Unsold Goods
Fast fashion brands like Zara and H&M present an entirely new collection every 2 weeks. With the birth of ultra-fast fashion brands such as…
Societe CARTIER International AG v. Goussin Jeweler LTD: The Battle For Love That Redefines Luxury Protection
Locked in love, wrapped in light— Cartier’s timeless creation reflects the beauty of devotion and whispers the language of forever. “A bracelet that speaks…
Sol de Janeiro v. MCoBeauty: When Are Beauty Dupes Illegal?
Are beauty dupes legal? Inside Sol de Janeiro's lawsuit against MCoBeauty and the law of trade dress, trademarks and dupe culture in beauty.…
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,…