Skip to main content

Trademark

News & Analysis

Gucci and Guess End Nine-Year Trademark Dispute

Gucci’s court battle with Guess over who has rights to the famous “G” trademark has finally come to an end.

News & Analysis

Gucci and Guess End Nine-Year Trademark Dispute

Gucci’s court battle with Guess over who has rights to the famous “G” trademark has finally come to an end.


News & Analysis

How to Sell a Designer Name

Designers from Calvin Klein to Jil Sander have sold their names along with their companies. What is the smartest way to structure such deals?

News & Analysis

How to Sell a Designer Name

Designers from Calvin Klein to Jil Sander have sold their names along with their companies. What is the smartest way to structure such deals?


News & Analysis

Christian Louboutin Loses a Round in the Legal Battle Over Red Soles

The European Court of Justice's verdict might mean that the shoe brand might not be able to stop its competitors from offering shoes with red soles.

News & Analysis

Christian Louboutin Loses a Round in the Legal Battle Over Red Soles

The European Court of Justice's verdict might mean that the shoe brand might not be able to stop its competitors from offering shoes with red soles.


News & Analysis

Gucci Wins Latest Round in Legal Battle With Forever 21

Monday’s decision to dismiss the fast fashion retailer’s complaint bodes well for the luxury brand in the ongoing trademark conflict.

News & Analysis

Gucci Wins Latest Round in Legal Battle With Forever 21

Monday’s decision to dismiss the fast fashion retailer’s complaint bodes well for the luxury brand in the ongoing trademark conflict.


News & Analysis

Surfwear Brand O'Neill Seeks to Block Thaddeus O'Neil's Trademark

Mass brand O'Neill, whose trademark is now owned by a European holding company, is escalating an ongoing legal dispute with the surf-inspired New York designer.

News & Analysis

Surfwear Brand O'Neill Seeks to Block Thaddeus O'Neil's Trademark

Mass brand O'Neill, whose trademark is now owned by a European holding company, is escalating an ongoing legal dispute with the surf-inspired New York designer.


News & Analysis

Judge Orders Ivanka Trump to Testify in Aquazzura Dispute

A judge rejected her claim that she’s too busy a “high-ranking government official” in the White House to sit for a deposition.

News & Analysis

Judge Orders Ivanka Trump to Testify in Aquazzura Dispute

A judge rejected her claim that she’s too busy a “high-ranking government official” in the White House to sit for a deposition.


Retail

Adidas Trademark War Means Three Stripes And You’re Out

Scuffles over trademarks are common in the apparel and footwear industries, but Adidas has taken a particularly strong defensive posture.

Retail

Adidas Trademark War Means Three Stripes And You’re Out

Scuffles over trademarks are common in the apparel and footwear industries, but Adidas has taken a particularly strong defensive posture.


News & Analysis

Navajo Nation Seeks Millions in Urban Outfitters Dispute

The Navajo Nation is seeking potentially millions of dollars from Urban Outfitters Inc. over clothing, jewellery and other merchandise bearing the tribe's name that the popular retailer has sold.

News & Analysis

Navajo Nation Seeks Millions in Urban Outfitters Dispute

The Navajo Nation is seeking potentially millions of dollars from Urban Outfitters Inc. over clothing, jewellery and other merchandise bearing the tribe's name that the popular retailer has sold.


Technology

Amazon.com Escapes Trademark Suit after Appeals Court Reverses Itself

Amazon.com Inc did not violate the trademarks of a high-end watchmaker by offering alternative brands with similar styles in its search results, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.

Technology

Amazon.com Escapes Trademark Suit after Appeals Court Reverses Itself

Amazon.com Inc did not violate the trademarks of a high-end watchmaker by offering alternative brands with similar styles in its search results, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.


News & Analysis

Mansur Gavriel Responds to ‘Proof’ of Copying

Maryam Nassir Zadeh has accused breakout accessories label Mansur Gavriel of mimicking her shoe designs, sharing what she called ‘clear proof’ with BoF. In an exclusive statement, designers Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel respond.

News & Analysis

Mansur Gavriel Responds to ‘Proof’ of Copying

Maryam Nassir Zadeh has accused breakout accessories label Mansur Gavriel of mimicking her shoe designs, sharing what she called ‘clear proof’ with BoF. In an exclusive statement, designers Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel respond.