Our guide to Fashion Law is out!
We are pleased to announce the publication of the book “Fashion Law – Le problematiche giuridiche della filiera della moda”. …
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California: law proposal to reduce models eating desorders
On Monday Feb. 22, a new bill has been introduced in the California state Legislature to fight against eating disorder among models. …
Videogame e tatuaggi: un insolito binomio
Recentemente una nota azienda è stata citata in giudizio negli Stati Uniti, per aver riprodotto senza autorizzazione, in un videogame …
Traditional cultural expression and the fashion industry: inspiration or misappropriation?
It is not new that the fashion industry often takes inspiration from designs and method of productions of cultural heritage …
Fashion Law – Top 5 predictions for 2016!
Although we trust that fashion will keep surprising us and it is very difficult to make forecasts, here you have …
Design meets 3D Printing!
Recently, 3D printing generated a lot of interest in the design industry, allowing any user to manufacture small batches of …
Mastering the brand and fashion blogger relationship: our six top tips
Many brands have formed strategic partnerships with one or more influential fashion bloggers in sponsorship arrangements and design collaborations. brand-blogger …
Possible issues in the making of a fashion collection
There are few reported decisions concerning the relationship of a designer and his or her supplier with respect to the …
When the crocodile eats the kajman: A recent ruling of the General Court
Stylized animals have been used by fashion houses on their clothing items for decades, enjoying enduring success. Device trademarks including …
Eponymous companies and use of the designer’s personal name: Mr. Alviero Martini vs. Alviero Martini S.p.A.
The Court of Milan has recently issued a decision in a case regarding the limits to use the personal name …
Another fashion pitfall: Trademark protection denied to Louis Vuitton’s chequerboard patterns
On 21 April 2015 the General Court issued two parallel judgments in cases T-359/12 and T-360/12, confirming the declaration of …
An alternative way for solving fashion disputes: The Fashion Mediation Association (FMA)
In the attempt to offer an alternative to court proceedings, by creating an independent body specialized in the fashion industry, …
The Italian IP Box: a box full of contents
The new Italian tax incentive regime called IP Box is a great opportunity for companies also in the fashion industry. …
Be fashion, be social!
We are living in a “social” world – to paraphrase that popular song of the 80s. And the fashion industry …
3D trademark and design: the Tripp Trapp case
When looking for a registered protection for 3D shapes of goods or their packaging, companies may consider both trademark and …
Gucci / Guess – The Italian Appeal: Gucci’s half victory against Guess on the ground of unfair competition
The Milan Court of Appeal has overturned the first instance decision and partially upheld Gucci’s claims, stating that Guess has …
(F)blogs in the fashion industry, what issues?
Flogs (or fake blogs) are a type of business that is very common especially in the fashion sector where some …
Distribution Contracts in the fashion industry
With a selective distribution, the supplier undertakes to sell its products only to selected distributors, which in turn undertake not …
Fashion and online retail
The vast majority of the fashion players are increasing their online sales. They are becoming more and more online retailers. …
Wearable technologies and privacy
We will cover herein the topic wearable technologies that will have a considerable potential impact on our approach to technologies …