Everything Matters
The fashion industry survives and thrives on designers drawing inspiration from the work of other designers. Mimicry is, after all, the ultimate form of flattery. Or is it? When does inspiration become infringement? When does the designer's desire to appeal to the masses cross the line and take unfair advantage of the work and investment of others?
News for the fashion & retail sector! Our IPT Fashion, Retail and Design Group has issued the new spring edition of Law à La Mode.[Read More]
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) upheld the General Court's decision on the case Edwin Co v. Elio Fiorucci, stating that the holder of a well-known personal name is entitled to prevent its use as a Community trademark, where there are national laws in place supporting this level of protection. This important decision came up at the end of a long proceeding in which Mr. Fiorucci attempted to protect the personal ownership of his name.[Read More]
The IPT Fashion, Retail and Design Group issued the 3rd edition of "Law à La Mode - Autumn 2011" our mazagine of the latest news, interviews and articles on fashion world! We hope you will enjoy it!
On 11 May 2011, the European Parliament adopted a legislative resolution with a view to the adoption of a new Regulation on textile fibre names and related labelling and marking of fibre composition of textile products. [Read More]
'Law à la Mode', a new quarterly e-magazine from our Fashion, Retail & Design Group, is now out.
Our Fashion, Retail & Design Group is made up of lawyers from around the globe, who combine legal expertise with a passion for the fashion, retail and design sectors.
Law à la Mode brings together the latest industry news, comment and legal updates. See the First Edition - Sping 2011.
We hope you enjoy it and would appreciate your feedback. Please send your feedback to Chiara Garofoli (chiara.garofoli@dlapiper.com) and Giangiacomo Olivi (giangiacomo.olivi@dlapiper.com) or contact us if you would like to receive the next editions.