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The Changing Face of Fashion Law: How Legal Battles Are Shaping the Industry’s Future
The fashion industry is no stranger to legal disputes, but a significant shift is happening. Traditionally, fashion law has primarily focused on intellectual property issues, like trademarks, copyrights, and design rights. However, the future of fashion law is expanding beyond these areas, covering critical topics such as environmental practices, factory conditions, labor rights, and brand…
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Ensuring Authenticity: Trademark Law in the Secondhand Luxury Market
The luxury market has changed a lot in recent years, with consumers now seeking environmentally friendly, affordable, and accessible options. Platforms like The RealReal, Poshmark, and eBay enable buying and selling secondhand luxury items. While this trend benefits both buyers and sellers, it raises legal concerns about product authenticity and the proper use of trademarks…
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Tapestry and Capri Holdings: A Pivotal Moment for the Luxury Fashion Industry
The luxury fashion industry is facing a major change as Tapestry Inc., which owns brands like Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, plans to buy Capri Holdings Limited, the parent company of Michael Kors, Versace, and Jimmy Choo. This merger, valued at about $8.5 billion, has sparked considerable discussion, especially since the Federal Trade Commission…
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Rethinking Luxury: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
As the luxury market evolves, brands are dealing with big challenges and new opportunities. Global instability, changing customer expectations, and tougher regulations are reshaping the industry. To succeed, luxury brands must handle these complexities while staying true to their core values of exclusivity and craftsmanship. This article examines the luxury sectors, focusing on important topics…
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Chanel vs. What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA): A Legal Case That Could Redefine the Luxury Resale Market
The luxury resale industry has grown rapidly in recent years, fueled by consumer demand for pre-owned designer goods. However, this thriving market encounters specific legal challenges, particularly related to how resellers use brand names and sell items without direct approval from the brands. A recent case between Chanel and What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA)…
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The Hidden Reality Behind Italy’s Luxury Fashion Industry
Italy’s luxury fashion industry is known worldwide for its high-quality craftsmanship and prestige. However, behind the iconic “Made in Italy” label, there’s a hidden side of the story. Many workers involved in creating luxury goods for brands like Dior, Armani, and Montblanc are migrant laborers, often subjected to harsh working conditions, long hours, and unfair…
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Trademark Showdown: Lacoste and Crocodile International Face Off in the Philippines and India
Trademark disputes can be long and complicated. The recent cases between Lacoste and Crocodile International show how different courts handle similar issues in different ways. Let’s look at these two cases to understand what happened and what it means for trademark law. Philippines: Crocodile Wins After 20 Years In the Philippines, Crocodile International has won…
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Counterfeit Crisis in Fashion How Tech and Law Are Tackling It
The counterfeit luxury goods industry is a growing concern in the global economy, touching on legal, social, and economic issues. This problem is especially prevalent in fashion, where counterfeit goods continue to thrive both online and offline. Counterfeit items are illegal because they aim to deceive consumers by imitating genuine products, unlike knockoffs that resemble…
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Your go-to source for clear and accessible legal information about the fashion and luxury industries. We focus on informing you about key legal topics, including intellectual property, regulations, and industry-specific challenges. At Lux Juris, we provide detailed analyses and updates on legal issues impacting the fashion & luxury sector. Here’s what you can expect: Whether…