The Chinese government developed what it calls a “poverty alleviation program”—initially reported to target individuals living in poor, rural regions such as Xinjiang. The program would “compel” those living in poverty in Xinjiang to work for significantly reduced wages in…
Introduction In the year 2015 alone, the United States fashion industry generated over $343 billion in revenue.[1] Fashion is not just a business—it is also a respected art form in the United States.[2] Despite the economic and artistic significance of…
Lord and Taylor, Warner Brothers, and L’Oreal all have something in common. Each of these companies have employed “social media influencers” to advertise their products and brands to consumers on social media.[1] Social media influencers (“influencers”) tend to be described…
Introduction Fashion Designers have long been at odds with U.S. Lawmakers in regards to the protections given to their designs.[1] This tension is rising to a head now that a writ for certiorari has been granted in part in the…
Merely a few weeks ago we discussed a trademark infringement suit initiated by Adidas against Forever 21. Forever 21 had allegedly copied Adidas’s famous three-stripe trademark. The infamous fast fashion company is now in trouble with a brand that many…
Adidas recently filed a lawsuit against Forever 21, Inc. and Central Mills, Inc., in which Adidas claims that Forever 21 and Central Mills allegedly infringed Adidas’s famous three-stripe trademark. The lawsuit was filed in federal district court in Portland, Oregon,…
Francesca Montalvo is an Associate at the IP law firm of Ladas & Parry. She was editor-in-chief of Volume 32 of the Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal. In the year 2012 alone, the U.S. fashion industry generated over $330 billion…
Author: Gwendolen Akard, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Class of 2015; AELJ Volume 32 Staff Editor The future of fashion patents is always changing and evolving. On February 7th, some of the industry’s key players discussed hot topics in…
