“Are you mocking me with that outfit?”
For anyone who doesn’t recognize that quote, it’s from the movie My Cousin Vinny. In that scene, Judge Chamberlain Haller questions attorney Vinny Gambini, who shows up, in let’s just say an...
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Chippendales Third Time Not a Charm
Most people are familiar with the unique costumes worn by the Chippendale’s dance troupe, namely a collar with a bow tie and shirt cuffs absent a shirt. In 2000 Chippendales sought registration of the...
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HALLOWEEN FASHION – No Barney or Bob for You
We’ve all heard about how protective brand managers can be when it comes to protecting their marks, but Lyons Partnership, L.P, owners of the Barney (R) characters marks, and HIT Entertainment Inc.,...
View ArticleThis Nightingale’s Singing a Different Tune
One of my favorite purses, the Givenchy Nightingale, is seeking trade dress damages against the “Rembrandt” purse made by BCBG. Givenchy claims that the Nightingale’s trade dress is very specific and...
View ArticleBratz v. Barbie
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View ArticleCopyright and Trade Dress in Jewelry
Scott Kay isn’t your typical jewelry designer. As a self-proclaimed jock who grew up in upstate New York, Kay got into jewelry after picking up a lug nut off the street and retooling it into a ring....
View ArticleSuit Over Leopard Print!
According to PRNewsWire, Tony Duquette, Inc., has filed suit against J. Crew Group, Inc. for trademark infringement and other causes of action. Tory Duquette, Inc.is a high-end home design, furniture,...
View Article“Keeping Up With the KopyKats”: Is Imitation the Highest Form of Flattery?
Monica Botkier certainly does not agree. As previously noted, Botkier, the contemporary womenswear brand that was launched in 2004, has filed a cease and desist letter against Sears Holding Co., the...
View ArticleFederal Judge Allows Gucci’s Case Against Guess to Proceed
In 2009, Gucci America Inc. filed suit in federal district court in Manhattan against Guess Inc. for alleged trademark infringement. According to WWD, a federal district court judge in Manhattan has...
View ArticlePinault Fires Back at Louboutin’s “Plagiarism” Accusations
According to WWD, François-Henri Pinault shot back today against accusations that his luxury group supports plagiarism at a press conference following the publication of PPR’s 2011 results. Pinault was...
View Article“Are you mocking me with that outfit?”
For anyone who doesn’t recognize that quote, it’s from the movie My Cousin Vinny. In that scene, Judge Chamberlain Haller questions attorney Vinny Gambini, who shows up, in let’s just say an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chippendales Third Time Not a Charm
Most people are familiar with the unique costumes worn by the Chippendale’s dance troupe, namely a collar with a bow tie and shirt cuffs absent a shirt. In 2000 Chippendales sought registration of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HALLOWEEN FASHION – No Barney or Bob for You
We’ve all heard about how protective brand managers can be when it comes to protecting their marks, but Lyons Partnership, L.P, owners of the Barney (R) characters marks, and HIT Entertainment Inc.,...
View ArticleThis Nightingale’s Singing a Different Tune
One of my favorite purses, the Givenchy Nightingale, is seeking trade dress damages against the “Rembrandt” purse made by BCBG. Givenchy claims that the Nightingale’s trade dress is very specific and...
View ArticleBratz v. Barbie
MGA Entertainment Inc. has filed a suit against Mattel Inc. in the U.S. District Court of Los Angeles. The suit claims, among other things, anticompetitive and antitrust conduct, and unfair business...
View ArticleCopyright and Trade Dress in Jewelry
Scott Kay isn’t your typical jewelry designer. As a self-proclaimed jock who grew up in upstate New York, Kay got into jewelry after picking up a lug nut off the street and retooling it into a ring....
View ArticleSuit Over Leopard Print!
According to PRNewsWire, Tony Duquette, Inc., has filed suit against J. Crew Group, Inc. for trademark infringement and other causes of action. Tory Duquette, Inc.is a high-end home design, furniture,...
View Article“Keeping Up With the KopyKats”: Is Imitation the Highest Form of Flattery?
Monica Botkier certainly does not agree. As previously noted, Botkier, the contemporary womenswear brand that was launched in 2004, has filed a cease and desist letter against Sears Holding Co., the...
View ArticleFederal Judge Allows Gucci’s Case Against Guess to Proceed
In 2009, Gucci America Inc. filed suit in federal district court in Manhattan against Guess Inc. for alleged trademark infringement. According to WWD, a federal district court judge in Manhattan has...
View ArticlePinault Fires Back at Louboutin’s “Plagiarism” Accusations
According to WWD, François-Henri Pinault shot back today against accusations that his luxury group supports plagiarism at a press conference following the publication of PPR’s 2011 results. Pinault was...
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