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On 17 November 2025, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened its first investigations using its enhanced consumer...

Recent rulings in the Netherlands and Germany on Birkenstock’s sandal designs highlight a growing fragmentation across Europe in...

The EUIPO Fourth Board of Appeal recently issued five decisions concerning trademark applications filed by Parfums Christian Dior in...

Dr Martens before the Brussels Court of Appeal Design features like stitching, patterns and labels are increasingly doing the work of...

The Court of Appeal has delivered another setback to Adidas in its long-running trademark battle with fashion designer Thom Browne,...

Unregistered design rights are a vital tool for protecting creative output in fast-paced industries such as fashion, luxury, and consumer...

The UK high street continues to contract, with economic pressures and fast fashion competition forcing brands, like Claire’s, into...

The Supreme Court has delivered its much anticipated judgment in Iconix v Dream Pairs, a saga that has been closely watched by brand...

A quick Google search for “Lululemon dupe” brings up a plethora of sites promoting activewear that mimics the popular brand’s products....

On 20 February 2025, the German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) rejected Birkenstock's claim that its “Madrid” and “Arizona” sandal styles...

The upcoming AI art auction at Christie's, titled "Augmented Intelligence", has sparked significant controversy and legal debate within...

Dupe culture has become a significant trend in the fashion industry, where consumers seek affordable alternatives to high-end, designer...