The makeup of protection of a makeup store layout: a missed chance to apply the Cofemel decision?
By Valentina Mazza and Andrea Michelangeli In our fashion law predictions for 2020 (available here), we anticipated Italian case-law following …
Top 3 Legal Predictions on Fashion Law for 2020
As “fashion shades and only style remains”, here you have our (hopefully stylish) guess on the top three fashion trends …
Does the Cofemel decision mark the end of “artistic value”?
By Valentina Mazza and Andrea Michelangeli On 12 September 2019, the CJEU issued the long-awaited decision on the Cofemel case …
The magic realm of the right of publicity!
To what extent are fashion brands free to use celebrities’ name or image in their marketing communication and for archive …
Fashion and Parody: a trendy combo?
By Valentina Mazza and Alessandra Tozzi Is it lawful to commercialize clothing items that represent a parody of well-known fashion …
Paparazzi v. celebrities copyright lawsuits – the last American trend!
It is common to spot groups of paparazzi taking pictures at celebrities, fashion icons and influencers on the streets not …
Lil Miquela, Shudu, Bermuda and Sophia The Robot: CGI and Robot IT Girls Who Will Become the Influencers of the Future
There is a new crop of influencers in town and – read carefully – they are not real people. Virtual …
Milan Fashion Week and Fashion Law Trends: sustainability and green claims
After that last September Lady Gaga walked the Venice Film Festival red carpet in a pink feathered Valentino gown, next …
Milan Fashion Week and Fashion Law Trends: Use and protection of fashion archives
The Milan Fashion Week has just started and from today we are glad to host some highlights on the major …
Top 3 Fashion Predictions
As “fashion fades and only style remains”, here you have our (hopefully stylish) guess on the top three fashion predictions …
The fight against counterfeiting continues: the first Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List is now out.
After the public consultation launched last January, on 7 December 2018, the European Commission (EC) published the first Counterfeit and …
Fashion runways and right of panorama: a trendy combo!
The fashion month is over and – besides fringes and feathers – artistic monuments and museums have played a big …
“Don’t mess up with my right of publicity”: celebrities will not forgive it!
Another prestigious brand sued by a celebrity’s family for using its name without asking for the authorization! After Burberry sued …
#Adv or not #Adv? This is the question.
On 26 June 2018, the Italian Advertising Authority (IAP) took a step further on online advertising and issued one of …
Louboutin wins before the CJEU: the red sole is a valid trademark
Big news in the fashion system! On 12 June 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) …
The Protection of Fashion Shows in Italy: An Uncharted Stage
Fashion shows today are far more than just couple of models on a catwalk: They include real stories and performances, …
The risk of prior disclosure worldwide: Crocs design before the ECJ
On 14 March 2018, the General Court of the EU upheld the decision of the Board of Appeal and invalidated …
Fashion Law − Top 5 Predictions for 2018!
As “fashion shades and only style remains“, here you have our (hopefully stylish) guess on the top five fashion predictions …
The Court of Milan stands by the “Falabella” bag of Stella McCartney
The fashion industry welcomed the victory of company Stella McCartney Ltd. in the fight for the protection of the “Falabella” …
Prize Promotion Around the World!
For a number of years DLA Piper has been offering clients access to its Prize Promotions handbook and the great …