Nike’s signature sneaker designs have been widely popular for decades. But in recent years, Japanese brand, BAPE, has designed sneakers that are far too familiar for Nike’s liking. After years
On December 15th, 2022, Roma Costumes, a LA based clothing company, filed a complaint against Fendi North America and Marc Jacobs International for trademark infringement and unfair competition.
A company may own a trademark. A designer may own their designs. Should their interests be opposed, who wins? Can a company’s trademark rights bar a designer from creating similar
As more brands emphasize the sustainable nature of their policies and products, the fashion industry has seen an increase in legal actions alleging false or misleading “greenwashing” claims. Here is
Singer-songwriter Rick Astley sued Yung Gravy for allegedly violating his right of publicity. Astley claims that Yung Gravy used a soundalike in “Betty (Get Money)” that sounds like his voice
Online piracy is a legitimate problem for manga publishers. The industry has grown to such a point where damages from the illegal online distribution of copyrighted work are estimated to
Winnie the Pooh is one of the first iconic characters to enter the public domain, leading to a new horror movie featuring A.A. Milne’s famous bear. There are pros and
The process to get Taylor Swift concert tickets back in November went anything but seamlessly. Now, the fiasco has brought Swifties and politicians together in bashing the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger
Patent exclusivity has been criticized as contributing to high prices for pharmaceutical products in the United States as it can deter competition from generic drug and biosimilar manufacturers. To address
The team behind the hit television show “Narcos” faced each other in lawsuits regarding profits before eventually reaching a settlement.
