Who Owns Loro Piana? LVMH’s 94% Stake and Why It Matters After the Milan Probe
LVMH now holds 94% of Loro Piana. How the stake was built, who controls LVMH, what the Milan court found and why ownership matters…
Who Owns Cartier? Richemont, the Rupert Family and the Group’s Maisons Explained
Cartier belongs to Richemont. How the Rupert family got it, why 10% of the capital carries half the votes, the full list of maisons…
Who Owns Temu? PDD Holdings, Colin Huang and the Dublin Address Explained
Temu belongs to PDD Holdings. Who holds its shares, why it is a Cayman company with a Dublin office, who runs it and the…
Amazon Merch on Demand Ruling: What Apparel Brands Should Learn From Weekend Warrior’s Fight
An Ohio court let a T-shirt brand's copyright claims against Amazon's Merch on Demand go forward. Here is what apparel brand owners should take…
Mickey Mouse in the Public Domain: What Fashion Brands Can and Cannot Do
Steamboat Willie's Mickey is free to copy in the US, but later versions and Disney's trade marks are not. What brands can put on…
Golden Goose Dupes: When a Distressed-Sneaker Look Becomes Trade Dress
Golden Goose dupes copy the pre-worn sneaker look. When that is legal, when the star or overall design makes it infringing, and what buyers…
PVH Explained: Who Owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein
How PVH, once Phillips-Van Heusen, came to own Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, what it sold, and how China and tariffs are hitting it…
adidas Opposes E-Scooter Maker Infinite Machine’s Three-Rectangle Logo
adidas has opposed e-scooter maker Infinite Machine's three-rectangle logo for helmets, eyewear, jewellery and bags, citing confusion and dilution.…
Balenciaga Files US Trademark for Energy Drinks, Protein Bars and Supplements
Balenciaga has filed in the US for energy drinks, protein bars and supplements. The USPTO has already written a first Office action.…
Gucci Logo: The Double G Trademark Story and Its Biggest Fights
Where the Gucci Double G came from, which logos Gucci has registered, and what courts in New York, Milan, Paris, Nanjing and the EU…
New US Apparel Compliance Rules Take Effect This Month: What Fashion Brands Must Do Now
Two significant compliance deadlines quietly passed in the first two weeks of July 2026, and together they represent one of the more consequential shifts…
Jo Malone Can’t Use “Jo Malone”? Welcome to Fashion Law
In the beauty industry, a founder’s name often becomes the brand’s most valuable asset. But when that name is sold for commercial use, it…
Beyond the Label: QR Code Authentication & Protecting Your Brand’s IP
In a world where counterfeiting has become alarmingly common, brands are stepping up their game, not just in innovation but also in protection. A…
Labubu IP Alert: The High Stakes of Brand Protection in the Toy Industry
You know those moments when a cute little collectible toy suddenly becomes the thing everyone wants? That’s exactly what happened with Labubu, one of…