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Adidas vs Fashion Nova: The Fight Over Stripes Returns to Court
Adidas vs Fashion Nova has resurfaced as Adidas files a new lawsuit alleging that Fashion Nova violated the terms of a 2022 settlement agreement concerning its Three Stripe trademark. The complaint, filed on March 4, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, includes claims of trademark infringement, breach of contract,…
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Hermès’ “H” in Question: The Legal Standard for Genuine Use
Hermès International, known for its luxury goods, sought to protect its figurative trademark through an International Registration designating the EU. This trademark covers a range of items in Class 25, including clothing, footwear, and accessories. The application was made on September 8, 2016, but the situation turned into a legal tug-of-war when Markus Bennemann filed…
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Beverly Hills Polo Club vs. Amazon: Court Orders Nearly $39M in Damages
The High Court of Delhi has ruled in Lifestyle Equities CV & Anr. vs Amazon Technologies, Inc., exposing how e-commerce giants leverage marketplace dominance at the expense of brand owners. Amazon was found to have used a logo infringing upon the Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC) trademark, leading to a permanent injunction and substantial damages.…
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Louis Vuitton v. Warner Bros.: Trademark Protection vs. Creative Expression
On December 22, 2011, Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A. filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. following the release of The Hangover: Part II. The dispute centered around the use of a travel bag in the film, which Louis Vuitton argued was a counterfeit version of its signature Toile Monogram design. The bag, produced by…
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Birkenstock’s sandal designs failed to qualify for copyright
A design may be instantly recognisable, commercially successful, and deeply associated with a brand, but that does not mean it qualifies for copyright protection. The German Federal Court of Justice has ruled that Birkenstock’s Madrid and Arizona sandal designs do not qualify for copyright protection. The decision confirms that these widely recognised footwear models lack…
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Logo Dispute: Christian Dior and Twinset S.p.A. Go Head-to-Head Over Trademark Rights
A recent trademark dispute has highlighted the complexities of branding in the fashion industry, focusing on the competition between two notable brands: Twinset S.p.A. and Christian Dior Couture. The case originated in April 2022 when Twinset sought to register a new figurative trademark covering a variety of products, in the European Union. The Opposition Shortly…
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Delhi High Court Grants House of Masaba an Injunction Against “Masaba Couture” Copycats
The Delhi High Court has granted House of Masaba Lifestyle. an interim injunction against Masabacoutureofficial.co & others for unauthorised use of the MASABA trademark. The order not only restrains the defendants from using the brand name but also directs Instagram to remove infringing pages and disclose the defendants’ details. House of Masaba and Its Trademark…
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The New York Fashion Workers Act 2025: A Stitch in Time for Labor Rights
For years, New York’s fashion industry has been a double-edged sword: glamorous on the surface but frayed at the seams when it comes to worker treatment. The industry has faced criticism for low wages, grueling hours, and workplace conditions that could make anyone feel like they were caught in a fashion faux pas. The COVID-19…
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BurberryBeauty.com Case: A Timeless Lesson in Brand Protection
Burberry, renowned for its iconic trench coats and signature check pattern, successfully reclaimed the domain burberrybeauty.com through a UDRP proceeding. This outcome at the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Centre shows Burberry’s commitment to safeguarding its trademark and maintaining its brand identity in the digital space. This case shows Burberry’s strategy of protecting its trademark rights…