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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…
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Charlotte Tilbury vs Aldi: Copyright Dispute Over Beauty Palette
Charlotte Tilbury, known for its luxury makeup and skincare, has secured a decisive legal victory in the Charlotte Tilbury vs Aldi case. The brand, recognised for its premium products and distinctive aesthetic, brought proceedings against Aldi for copyright infringement. The dispute centred on Aldi’s imitation of Charlotte Tilbury’s iconic Filmstar Bronze and Glow palette. The…
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Jacquemus Defends Its Identity: Stopping Domain Misuse
Jacquemus built its name in fashion, not for others to misuse. When unauthorised domains surfaced, attempting to exploit its brand name, Jacquemus took the fight to WIPO. The cases exposed clear bad faith registrations, with respondents either misleading consumers or sitting on domains for profit. The rulings in favour of Jacquemus made one thing clear:…