04 Sep, 2024 Jellycat cries copycat: dragon edition By Ann Lee Following a legal claim against Aldi filed earlier this week, Jellycat has thrown its hat into the ring as the latest entrant in a series...
04 Sep, 2024 Fake it until you...can't: How high-tech labels are shining a light on fakes By Noelle Pearson Counterfeit products are a major headache for legitimate brands, draining their revenue and stifling their ability to grow and innovate....
02 Sep, 2024 Hermès launches Barénia and excels in the art of versatile IP By Julie Canet Christine Nagel, the House's perfumer, has created their first chypre composition. Barénia is one of Hermès' high-quality (and delicate)...
30 Aug, 2024 The 'Value of Beauty' and trade marks By Julie Canet Last week, the British Beauty Council published its 2024 “Value of Beauty” report, looking at the economic impact of the UK personal care...
22 Aug, 2024 Shein sues Temu (again) claiming counterfeiting and IP infringement By Megan Rannard The legal battle between Shein and Temu has been raging for some time with a number of lawsuits filed by both sides, some of which have...
16 Aug, 2024 Can copying be good? By Louise Mansion This article caught my eye this morning because I am fascinated by the zeitgeist of meme culture and its influence in this online,...
15 Aug, 2024 M&C in the news: Counterfeit Luxury Goods in Paris By M&C Newsroom Despite the Olympic Games coming to a close on Sunday, their impact on luxury fashion and counterfeit goods remains a hot topic. In a...
09 Aug, 2024 M&C in the news: Shein’s London IPO: Ethics, double standards, and a $66bn tech machine By M&C Newsroom In a controversial move, fast fashion giant Shein is preparing for a highly anticipated IPO in London this summer. In this article for...
01 Aug, 2024 Nike cracks down on The Shoe Surgeon’s unauthorised modifications of Nike branded shoes By Elise Cant Nike, Inc (Nike) recently filed a civil action in the US against Dominic Ciambrone AKA ‘The Shoe Surgeon’ seeking an injunction and...
17 Jul, 2024 What Kate Wore By Esther Gottschalk There is always a lot of coverage given to the clothes and accessories wore by the Royals, with dresses selling out immediately and an...
03 Jul, 2024 Fake news! Trump sneaker company sues over counterfeits By Megan Rannard Fake news (or should I say “fake shoes”…) - 45Footwear LLC, the manufacturer of President Trump's limited edition high top sneakers, has...
03 Jul, 2024 Going back to nature By Tobias Eriksson In the unstoppable advance of human technology, we are, somewhat ironically, discovering more and more ways in which nature has beat us...