The Lanham Act Explained for Fashion Brands
The Lanham Act is the federal statute that lets fashion brands sue over trademark infringement, trade dress copying and false advertising claims. Here is…
Work Profile of a Fashion Merchandiser
Ever thought about how these big brands manipulate our wardrobe every season? How certain items are termed trendy for a season while some are…
Reed Smith represents FIT:MATCH in partnership agreement and strategic investment by Savage X Fenty
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that it has advised FIT:MATCH in its partnership agreement with and strategic investment by Savage X Fenty, the…
Fashion Thrifting: IP Rights of Holders and Resellers
Note: The statutes mentioned in this article apply to Indian Jurisdiction. Like to stay up with trends? Let me introduce you to one which…
The Hunt for ‘exotic’ and ‘diverse’ in fashion industry: Cultural Appreciation or Appropriation?
“Fashion is supposed to be something that helps us escape to a magical place in our brains. Not something used as a tool to…
6 Controversial Legal Disputes in the Fashion Industry
How conflicts arise is quite prevalent, especially in the fashion industry, where everyone strives to be the best, and as a result, lines are…
Thrift Stores Playing The Word Cousin For Consignment Stores: Coin Your Business Right
Have you ever sat down on a Sunday afternoon with a thought in your head of opening a thrift store via social media networks…
Influencer Marketing and Laws
Note: The statutes mentioned in article relates to Indian Jurisdiction. Influencer marketing is increasingly a common type of online advertising. For a long time,…
Fur Laws – An International Comparison of Laws
Fur laws have been a matter of a lot of speculation in the past. From companies’ self-regulating and deciding not to sell fashion products…
Upcoming Fashion and the use of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence
The challenges confronting the $3 trillion global fashion industry[1]– ranging from raw material acquisition, labor conditions, factory information, as well as environmental and sustainability…
Compliances for a Fashion Clothing Brand in India
Introduction “Fashion is the part of the daily air and it changes all the time, with all events. You can even see the approaching…
How does Dispute Resolution Works in the Fashion Industry?
Introduction to ADR A question that is often posed in front of various fashion designers, their labels and even big fashion brands is how…
What kinds of Contracts/Agreements are needed in the Fashion Industry?
Contracts/Agreements (hereinafter mentioned as “Agreements”) make it to the top of the list when it comes to the effective functioning of a business, no…
Fashion and IPR Laws in India
Introduction We all are fascinated by the word, “Fashion”. It is a major part of our lives and people are more inclined towards buying…
Shared Aesthetic Vision of Fashion & Art Worlds : A case for legal protection of fashion as art
Fashion and Art: An everlasting union “One should either be a work of art or wear a work of art”– Oscar Wilde The romance…
How Effective is GI in Safeguarding Traditional Art?
Most readers are already well-acquainted with India’s rich diversity of hand-crafted goods such as fabrics, ornaments, textiles, jewellery, etc. The myriad of artisans employed…
Is Tiffany Blue Trademarked? The Story Behind the Iconic Color
Is Tiffany Blue trademarked? Yes, since 1998. Learn the law of color trademarks, Pantone 1837, and how Tiffany enforces its iconic robin's egg blue.…