10/23/2025 3:46:01 PM Position marks under pressure: Adidas loses appeal in Thom Browne stripe dispute By Georgie Barrow The Court of Appeal has delivered another setback to Adidas in its long-running trademark battle with fashion designer Thom Browne,...
10/20/2025 12:03:05 PM Unregistered design rights in the UK: Lessons from Edwards v Boohoo and post-brexit divergence from EU Law By Georgie Barrow Unregistered design rights are a vital tool for protecting creative output in fast-paced industries such as fashion, luxury, and consumer...
9/25/2025 3:31:10 PM When IP dies with the brand: lessons from the Notting Hill Shopping Bag case By Georgie Barrow The UK high street continues to contract, with economic pressures and fast fashion competition forcing brands, like Claire’s, into...
6/25/2025 4:32:19 PM Is Iconix v Dream Pairs a dream ruling for brands fighting dupes? By Jessica Gregson The Supreme Court has delivered its much anticipated judgment in Iconix v Dream Pairs, a saga that has been closely watched by brand...
3/19/2025 5:41:50 PM Lululemon's bold trademark move: Pioneering the fight against dupes By Bea Ballard A quick Google search for “Lululemon dupe” brings up a plethora of sites promoting activewear that mimics the popular brand’s products....
3/14/2025 6:23:17 PM BGH's Birkenstock ruling indicative of raised EU copyright standards? By Georgie Barrow On 20 February 2025, the German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) rejected Birkenstock's claim that its “Madrid” and “Arizona” sandal styles...
2/12/2025 2:48:54 PM AI art at auction: Christie's controversial "Augmented Intelligence" sale sparks legal debate By Emma Sinclair The upcoming AI art auction at Christie's, titled "Augmented Intelligence", has sparked significant controversy and legal debate within...
1/3/2025 11:23:34 AM Hermès Birkin vs. Walmart "Wirkin": inspirational or imitational dupe? By Georgie Barrow Dupe culture has become a significant trend in the fashion industry, where consumers seek affordable alternatives to high-end, designer...
11/4/2024 3:59:38 PM From Milan to the Moon – intellectual property considerations in Prada’s collaboration with Axiom Space By Jessica Gregson In a pioneering collaboration, Prada and Axiom Space (Axiom) have unveiled the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit,...
9/23/2024 8:57:08 AM Lashify's legal lash out: a beauty industry wake up call? By Georgie Barrow The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas has issued a landmark ruling which could set a precedent for the...
9/16/2024 3:32:04 PM Loewe’s Bond Street takeover – Permission to fly the flag? By Mollie Howells If you take a stroll down Bond Street throughout September, you will no doubt spot Loewe’s takeover; an array of flags stretching from...
8/14/2024 5:13:04 PM Navigating new sustainability laws – can retail suppliers shoulder the burden? By Georgie Barrow On 31 July 2024, a group of apparel suppliers published “An Apparel Supplier’s Guide: Key Legislation in the EU, US & UK”. This helpful...