Fashion Law Network

Aisle By Luxury: Grocery Store Edition Jul 1, 2026 00:22:08 Would you pay almost $30 for a smoothie? Welcome to the high-stakes, hyper-aesthetic world of luxury grocery shopping. In this episode, I am diving deep into the phenomenon of high-end supermarkets, with a front-row look at the ultimate status symbol of grocery stores: Erewhon.I break down how a health food store became Hollywood’s hottest runway, the fascinating psychology behind luxury consumer

Birkin Bag Barriers: Pt. 2 May 31, 2026 00:25:45 This episode is all about Hermes and the recent updates regarding the 2024 antitrust class action lawsuit filed in California alleging that Hermes is engaging in anticompetitive activities relating to the sale of the Hermes Birkin handbags. I provide my legal analysis and discussion on the lawsuit and all the updates (including an appeal by Hermes) which includes Hermes' alleged practice of re

War on Fashion Apr 30, 2026 00:20:07 This episode is all about the implications of the Iran War on the fashion industry, the sweeping US tarrifs and the recent change to the "de minimis $800" loophole. During the second half of the episode I discuss and analyze the recent UK based trademarking infringement lawsuit Estee Lauder v. Jo Malone which is all about the implications of a personal name as a trademark. Enjoy and than

The Unraveling of Saks Fifth Avenue Mar 1, 2026 00:21:52 This episode is all about the luxury Saks Fifth Avenue department store and the recent chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. I break down how Saks Global went from Manhattan icon to bankruptcy court in record time, drowning in junk bonds, unpaid vendor bills, and a 'death spiral' of empty shelves and what a stripped-down, restructured future looks like for high-end retail. Enjoy and thank you for

The Furniture Wars Dec 1, 2025 00:23:32 This episode is all about the cut-throat world of feuding luxury furniture design houses with a focus on Restoration Hardware (RH). I begin the episode with some background history of Restoration Hardware, namely, how it transformed from a humble hardware store to a billion dollar empire. Then I discuss and analyze three recent lawsuits involing trade dress and copyright infringement that RH has b

Gucci Crisis Oct 31, 2025 00:22:12 This episode is all about the Gucci fashion house and the downturn the brand has been experiencing. I begin the episode with recent news at Gucci and then provide a brief history of the Gucci fashion house. Next, I provide a discussion and legal analysis of the Gucci v. Guess nine year long legal battle and then and I conclude the episode with an update on the recent Gucci v. Lord and Taylor laws

Trouble at Neiman's Sep 30, 2025 00:31:48 This episide is all about Neiman Marcus, and the significant changes as the store operates under its new owner, Saks Global, following a $2.7 billion acquisition and much more. In the second half of the episode I provide my legal analysis and discussion about a recent lawsuit involving Net-a-Porter founder, Natalie Massenet, which is shocking the fashion world. Episode Notes: 1. Massenet v. Torste

"Fuct'" Yeah! Success at the Supreme Court May 31, 2025 00:28:48 This episode features a very special guest, Erik Brunetti, founder of one of the most influential streetwear brands - Fuct. When Erik's trademark application for 'Fuct' was denied numerous times by the USPTO due allegedly being “scandalous and immoral,” he became impassioned and ended up taking his case all the way to the Supreme Court (alongside his attorney, John Sommers) winning the ultimate ba

Luxury Shrink in Wake of Tariff Turmoil Apr 27, 2025 00:22:46 On this episode I discuss the recently imposed tariffs on goods from abroad, including a detailed tariff timeline, the impact the tariffs may have on the luxury fashion sector, namely, how these tariffs are likely to increase the demand for secondhand luxury goods. At the end of the episode I provide a legal discussion and analysis on the recent update to the landmark secondhand luxury goods case

Luxury Ski Fashion Mar 30, 2025 00:23:47 "Ski fashion" is one the season's hottest trends, even for brands that previously had no ties to winter sports. I discuss the top luxury ski fashion brands, with a focus on Moncler, and then provide a discussion and my legal analysis on a recent lawsuit Moncler filed against 175 online-store defendants for trademark infringement (Moncler S.p.A. v. abc2688793 et al. 1:23-cv-05378). En

Don't Copy My Social Media Aesthetic! Feb 23, 2025 00:27:15 This episode is all about influencers, social media aesthetics and the "first of it's kind" lawsuit centering on the scope of protection attached to a personalized social media aesthetic. Enjoy and thank you for listening! Episode Notes: Gifford v. Sheil, 1:24-cv-00423 (W.D. Tex.)

Chloe's Comeback Nov 28, 2024 00:22:27 This episode is all about the Chloe fashion house and it's recent comeback with the signature boho-chic style. I begin with a background of the Chloe fashion house and the Richemont luxury conglomerate which owns Chloe. Then I discuss some recent trademarks and patents owned by Chloe and I end the episode with a discussion of the French lawsuit Richemont v. Louis Vuitton which centers on the Alham

Fast Fashion is on Fire Oct 27, 2024 00:24:51 This episode is all about the fast fashion industry which is on fire, both literally and figuratively, due to its popularity and the associated negative environmental impacts. I begin the episode with a synopsis of the fast fashion landscape, focusing on Zara and then discuss a slew of new legislation aimed at fast fashion. I conclude the episode with an overview of lawsuits involving Zara. Enjoy

Underconsumption Core Sep 29, 2024 00:27:25 This episode is all about the viral “underconsumption core” trend and how it relates to luxury fashion. I also discuss the most-wanted quiet luxury item, the Hermes Shadow Birkin and then provide an update and my legal analysis/discussion of the Hermes antitrust class action lawsuit filed in California In 2024. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

Chanel Shake Up Jun 23, 2024 00:21:56 This episode is all about the recent changes at the Chanel fashion house, namely, the parting ways of artistic director, Virginie Viard with the Chanel fashion house. I discuss employment law, private vs. public company rules/regulations in both the United States and France as they relate to the Chanel fashion house and then provide a history of Chanel at the end of the episode. Enjoy and thank yo

Cosy Sunday Fashion May 30, 2024 00:24:06 This is a special episode featuring Olga Florida, the founder of Swiss-based fashion line, Cosy Sunday. The Cosy Sunday fashion line debuted at Milan Fashion Week in February of 2024 and is focused on sustainability. On this episode we discuss Olga's inspiration for the fashion line, the challenges she faced along the way and the importance of me time in our fast paced world. Enjoy and thank

Meet Me by the Fountain Apr 29, 2024 00:27:01 This is a special episode featuring author, Alexandra Lange, who wrote one of my favorite books, Meet Me by the Fountain all about the inside history of shopping malls. We discuss our favorite mall architecture, current state of malls, future trends and much more! Enjoy and thank you for listening!

Hermes Birkin Bag Barriers Mar 31, 2024 00:29:22 This episode is all about Hermes and the recent antitrust class action lawsuit filed in California alleging that Hermes is engaging in anticompetitive activities relating to the sale of the Hermes Birkin handbags. I provide my legal analysis and discussion on the lawsuit which includes Hermes' alleged practice of requiring customers to spend thousand on ancillary products before obtaining an o

#ChanelWins Feb 28, 2024 00:27:56 This episode is a deep dive into the recent legal battle that Chanel won against luxury reseller, What Goes Around Comes Around. I provide a timeline of the legal battle, my legal analysis of the recent jury trial and verdict (Chanel v. What Goes Around Comes Around) and a discussion on the future of the luxury reselling landscape. Enjoy and thank you for listening! The Fashion Law Network podca

BRBY Jan 31, 2024 00:23:41 This episode is all about the Burberry fashion house. I begin with a brief history of the brand and then discuss patent and trademark law in relation to Burberry. I end the episode with my legal analysis and discussion of a trademark opposition involving Burberry Limited and Mattel's "Barbie" trademarks. Enjoy and thank you for listening. The Fashion Law Network podcast and statemen

Who's the Fairest of Them All? Pt. 2 Dec 29, 2023 00:21:37 Not Farfetch anymore! This episode is a follow up to my "Who's The Fairest of Them All" Pt. 1 episode when Farfetch was all the rage. How things have changed in a span of barely 2 years... listen to find out what happened to this former #1 ecommerce luxury online platform! I begin with a background of the Farfetch company, the recent events at the company and then I provide a legal d

Luxury Slump Nov 26, 2023 00:31:18 This episode is all about the recent news of various luxury fashion houses reporting a major sales slump- is the "luxury party" over? I begin this episode with various fashion houses sales news with a focus on the largest luxury conglomerate, LVMH. Then I provide an in-depth legal discussion and analysis on three lawsuits that Gucci filed last week against Century 21, Lord&Taylor an

Red Bottom Hats Oct 29, 2023 00:20:15 This is a special episode of the podcast series with a featured fashion guest, James Keith. James it the owner of the luxury accessories line, Keith James. His line rose to fame from his signature "red bottom" hats/fedoras for men and women and has now expanded into various other accessories. On this episode we discuss the concept of quiet luxury, trade dress trademark protection, James&

Chanel Premiere Sep 30, 2023 00:33:36 I am back with the first episode of Season 6! I begin this episode with some background history of the Chanel fashion house then discuss general patent law and analyze a few interesting recent patent and trademarks which are owned by Chanel. In the second half of the episode I discuss and analyze the many lawsuit filings Chanel has been busy with over the summer and at the end of episode I provi

I Like Those Balenciagas Aug 28, 2023 00:28:53 This episode is all about the Balenciaga fashion house. I begin with a brief history of the fashion house, followed by a discussion of patent and trademark law in relation to Balenciaga and finally, I provide my legal analysis of two recent, interesting intellectual property-based lawsuits that the fashion house has been involved with. The first lawsuit I analyze is City Merchandise Inc., v. Balen

Drop Dead Gorgeous May 31, 2023 00:38:43 This episode is all about the world of beauty pageants with a legal spin. This episode features a very special guest, Caitlin Machol, a former Miss USA contestant and Miss Wisconsin titleholder. I begin the episode by providing some background information on the famous, Miss USA, Miss Universe and Miss America pageants, then I discuss and analyze a few lawsuits the organizations have been involved

The Rise and Fall of Intermix May 1, 2023 00:28:07 This episode is all about the luxury multi-designer retail store, Intermix and their recent store closings. I begin the episode with a brief history of the Intermix company which begins in 1993, then I discuss the change in owners of the Intermix company including the acquisition by a private equity firm and a discussion of private equity firms and takeover implications. At the end of the episode,

Parody or Infringement? No Laughing Matter Mar 27, 2023 00:25:19 This episode is all about trademark parodies in the context of fashion law. I begin this episode with a brief background of trademark law and the parody defense, next I discuss a few intellectual property parody lawsuits involving Louis Vuitton (Louis Vuitton v. Haute Diggity Dog , Louis Vuitton v. My Other Bag , Louis Vuitton v. MGA Entertainment ). I conclude the episode by providing my legal an

Is Secondhand Luxury Still on Fire? Feb 27, 2023 00:21:43 The RealReal lit the fuse in the secondhand luxury market sector but is the fire dying down now? On this episode I discuss the current state of the secondhand luxury market including a brief background of  unique The RealReal business model and provide my legal analysis and discussion of an interesting securities lawsuit that The RealReal was recently embroiled with. Thank you listening, enjo

Luxury Acquisitions Jan 30, 2023 00:22:53 This episode is all about the recent mergers and acquisitions in the luxury fashion space, namely, the Farfetch company and their acquisition of the Yoox-Net-a-Porter Group (YNAP). On this episode, I discuss the history and brief biography of the owner and founder of the Farfetch company and their business model along with other notable, recent luxury fashion house acquisitions. Finally, I discuss

Interview with a USPTO Director Dec 1, 2022 00:21:42 This is a special episode featuring Mr. Andrei Iancu, the former director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). We begin our discussion with a background and interesting details about the USPTO, the launch of the Council For Innovation Promotion and the value of patents. Then we discuss the recent controversial anti-patent remarks made by Elon Musk and the landmark Supreme Cour

Dolce & Banana? Oct 30, 2022 00:22:17 This episode is all about the Dolce & Gabbana fashion house. I begin with a brief history of the brand and then discuss patent and trademark law in relation to Dolce & Gabbana. I end the episode with my legal analysis and discussion of a trademark infringement situation involving Dolce & Gabbana versus a store called Dolce & Banana! Enjoy and thank you for listening.  The

Neiman Marcus for the Win Sep 27, 2022 00:29:53 How is luxury department store Neiman Marcus thriving when most department stores are struggling at unprecedented levels? I answer this question and much more on this episode. I also provide my legal analysis, discussion and update on the Neiman Marcus legal battle with (now closed) hedge fund Marble Ridge Capital. Episode Notes: 1. Marble Ridge Capital LP v. Neiman Marcus Group Inc., et al, DC-18

Symphony of Scents Aug 29, 2022 00:21:36 This episode is all about the world of luxury fragrances with a focus on the famous Chanel No. 5 perfume. I begin with a brief history of the Chanel No. 5 perfume then discuss various forms of legal protection for fragrances and end the episode with a legal analysis of a recent lawsuit centering on the Chanel No. 5 perfume.  Episode Notes:  1. Chanel v. Love Story No. 9  2. Civ

War Of The Red Soled Stilettos Jul 31, 2022 00:24:42 This episode is all about the luxury fashion house of Christian Louboutin. I begin with some brief history of the Louboutin fashion house, then discuss patents and trademarks in relation to Louboutin. Finally, I discuss and provide a legal analysis of the landmark lawsuit over the red soled stilettos initiated by Christian Louboutin against Yves Saint Laurent. Enjoy and thank you for listenin

Cartier Love Jun 28, 2022 00:25:15 This episode is all about the luxury jewelry house of Cartier. I begin with some brief history of the Cartier fashion house, then discuss trademark and trade dress law in relation to Cartier. Finally, I discuss and provide a legal analysis of the new lawsuit initiated by Cartier and Amazon against various influencers attempting to sell allegedly counterfeit Cartier jewelry. Enjoy and thank yo

Signature Balmain May 29, 2022 00:22:28 This episode is all about the Balmain fashion house. I begin with some recent Balmain news and then provide a brief history of the fashion house. Next, I discuss and analyze a few interesting patents and trademarks owned by Balmain. Finally, I provide my legal analysis of two intellectual property lawsuits that Balmain has been embroiled in. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

Post Pandemic Luxury Boom May 1, 2022 00:23:00 This episode is all about the post pandemic luxury sales boom many stores are currently experiencing, with a focus on famed American department store, Saks Fifth Avenue. Enjoy and thank you for listening.  Episode notes: 1. Giordano v. Saks Inc., 1:20-cv-00833, (E.D.N.Y.) 2. Beauty Holdings LLC, d/b/a The Salon Project By Joel Warren v. Saks & Company LLC et al

Magic Missoni Mar 25, 2022 00:25:04 This episode is all about the Missoni fashion house. I begin with some brief history of Missoni, then I discuss the concept of patent inventorship and analyze some interesting patents and trademarks that Missoni owns. Finally, I provide my legal analysis of a situation where a non-inventor filed and obtained a design patent for a very popular it bag, a cautionary tale of sitting on your intel

Dark Side of Luxury Fashion: Counterfeiting Horror Stories Feb 28, 2022 00:25:18 This episode is all about luxury fashion counterfeiting. I provide some background information about the world of counterfeiting and discuss the latest U.S. Intellectual Property and Counterfeit Goods— Landscape Review of Existing/Emerging Research document. Then, I provide my legal analysis of three recent luxury counterfeit-centric lawsuits. Finally, I discuss the fascinating new blockchain

Cult of Hermes Dec 27, 2021 00:36:27 This episode is all about the Hermes fashion house featuring a special guest, Cheryl, a fellow patent attorney and Hermes connoisseur. Cheryl and I are fascinated by the fact that Hermes rarely advertises but remains one of the top performing luxury fashion houses, they even surpassed their usual sales during the covid pandemic! Cheryl and I discuss the possible reasons for this, Hermes' extremely

Chloe: Neo Couture Cool Nov 17, 2021 00:26:20 This episode is all about the Chloe luxury fashion house. I begin with some history of Chloe and Richemont, then discuss the interesting patents and trademarks owned by the fashion house and then discuss and analyze Chloe's recent B-Corp Certification. Finally, I discuss and analyze a trademark infringement and counterfeiting lawsuit that Chloe was recently embroiled in. Episode Notes: 

Chanel vs. The Secondary Market Oct 6, 2021 00:27:35 And just like that...I'm back with season 4 of the podcast series! This episode is about yet another trademark infringement lawsuit Chanel is embroiled in involving a secondary market reseller, an independent US based jewelry company which was selling jewelry using repurposed Chanel buttons. I also discuss the first sale doctrine and the various patents and trademarks that the Chanel fashion house

Prada Please Jun 15, 2021 00:26:50 This episode is all about the Prada fashion house. I begin with some history of Prada, then discuss the interesting patents and trademarks owned by Prada and then discuss and analyze a European trademark infringement case involving the Prada trademark and an Indonesian company seeking to trademark “The Rich Prada”. Finally, I discuss and analyze an unusual ongoing lawsuit that Prada is embroiled i

All Things NFT (through the lens of a patent lawyer) May 12, 2021 00:40:48 This episode is all about NFT, non-fungible tokens featuring a special guest, California based patent attorney and NFT legal expert, Irene Lee. For the past 20 years she has focused her practice on all aspects of intellectual property, including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and right of publicity. I begin the episode with a brief definition of key NFT terms and then discuss my

LVMH, Tiffany's, Mergers and Acquisitions Oh My! Apr 27, 2021 00:22:36 This episode all about mergers, acquisitions and the recent LVMH/Tiffany acquisition. This is a special episode featuring an interview and discussion with Laura Noroski, a corporate transactional attorney in Orange County, California who is well-versed in merger and acquisition law.  Enjoy and thank you for listening!  Episode Notes:  1. Special Guest: Laura Noroski is a partner at

Celine v. Celine Apr 14, 2021 00:25:57 This episode is all about the Celine fashion house. I begin with some  brief history of the fashion house which started back in 1945, with a focus on the controversy when creative director Hedi Slimane took the helm in 2018. Then I discuss some brief patent and trademark law and how it relates to the Celine fashion house and at the end of the episode I provide a discussion and analysis of a f

Survival of the Fittest: Retail Edition Mar 30, 2021 00:22:41 This episode is all about the natural selection process in the retail industry. I focus my analysis on one endangered species in particular, the shopping mall. I begin with some background information and history on American shopping malls and discuss a few recent mall lawsuits. Then I discuss general bankruptcy law and provide a recent timeline of various major retailer bankruptcies.  

Manolos at Marshalls? Mar 16, 2021 00:28:42 This episode is all about off price retailers! I begin with a discussion of the TJ Maxx family of stores (TJ Maxx, TK Maxx, Marshall's etc.) and how some major luxury designer merchandise from brands like Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, Fendi, Saint Laurent end up for sale there at a major discount. I also discuss other off price retailers like Last Call by Neiman Marcus. At the end of the episode I discus

Give Me GIVENCHY Mar 2, 2021 00:33:10 This episode is all about the French luxury Givenchy fashion house. I begin with some brief history of the fashion house including how LVMH acquired the Givenchy company in the mid 80’s. Then I discuss patent and trademark law in relation to Givenchy focusing on trade dress which is a form of trademark law that I have not yet discussed on this podcast series. Finally, I illustrate how trade dress

The Evolution of Tom Ford Feb 16, 2021 00:22:14 This episode is all about fashion designer, director and style legend Tom Ford. I begin with a brief biography and history of Tom Ford's career. Then I provide a legal analysis of the trademark infringement case Chadwick McQueen v. Tom Ford International LLC  over a Tom Ford shawl collar cardigan. Finally, I discuss and analyze how Tom Ford's counsel was able to register a trademark for

Don't Get SLAPPED Around Feb 2, 2021 00:39:50 This episode is all about the application of Anti-SLAPP laws on a few high-profile entertainment and fashion industry lawsuits including in connection with the recent case of dbleudazzled, LLC v. Khloe Kardashian and Good American. This is a special episode featuring an interview and discussion with Mike Trauben, an entertainment attorney in Beverly Hills, who is well-versed in this fiel

Social Media Shopping, Patents and Lawsuits Jan 19, 2021 00:27:08 Is social media the future of shopping? On this episode I discuss how social media is changing the way we shop, with a focus on Instagram. I discuss and analyze a few recent relevant utility patents owned by Instagram/Facebook and then go over a few lawsuits involving Instagram and influencers such as Conditi v. Instagram, LLC et al and Amazon.com, Inc. v. Fitzpatrick et al. Enjoy and thank you fo

Brexit Fashion Law Breakdown Dec 16, 2020 00:23:04 This episode is all about the impact of Brexit on intellectual property and fashion law.  This is a special episode featuring an interview and discussion with U.K. fashion lawyer and author, Rosie Burbidge. Rosie wrote the book titled, European Fashion Law. We discuss and analyze the various changes to trademarks, patents and copyrights due to Brexit among other issues.  Enjoy!

Fashion X Street Art Dec 8, 2020 00:26:55 This episode is all about the interplay of fashion and street art and the various intellectual property issues that may arise. I discuss and analyze a few interesting lawsuits involving artists Mr. Brainwash and Banksy. At the end of the episode I discuss a recent landmark lawsuit which awarded $6.75 million to street artists when their work was whitewashed off the exterior of a warehouse complex

Chanel v. The RealReal (Take Two) Dec 2, 2020 00:33:16 I begin this episode with some background history  of the Chanel fashion house  then discuss general patent law and analyze a few interesting recent patents which are owned by Chanel. In the second half of the  episode I discuss and analyze the many updates in the ongoing Chanel v. The RealReal lawsuit.  Episode Notes:  1.  Chanel Utility Patent : Cosmetic articl

Holiday Shopping Edition Nov 26, 2020 00:23:21 I have a very special episode today as I am joined by retail guru, Nicole Leinbach Reyhle who has been recognized globally as a top 10 retail thought leader. Nicole is the founder and publisher of retailminded.com which is a very popular publication for its leading retail insight and she is the author of the book “Retail 101: The Guide to Managing and Marketing Your Retail Business”. Nicole has pu

Who's the Fairest of Them All? Nov 17, 2020 00:27:34 Is Farfetch the fairest luxury online platform of them all? This episode is focused on the company Farfetch as it has been touted as being one of the world’s most successful online luxury platforms. I discuss the history and brief biography of the owner and founder of the company and the Farfetch business model. Finally, I discuss and analyze the ongoing high profile federal securities class actio

League of Fashion Nations Nov 11, 2020 00:24:41 This is a special episode featuring an interview and discussion with international lawyer, Abisade Adenubi. Ms. Adenubi is also a PhD. Scholar and founder of Heritage Apparels, which is a textile and apparel production factory in Nigeria. During the episode we discuss her PhD research which focuses on the intersection of International Law and the Fashion Industry. Ms. Adenubi is also the author o

Fendi Forever Nov 3, 2020 00:23:18 I begin this episode with some background history of the House of Fendi and then analyze a few interesting patents and trademarks which are owned by Fendi. In the second half of the  episode I discuss and analyze two recent intellectual property lawsuits involving Fendi, one which Fendi filed against various alleged counterfeiters and then a lawsuit  that was filed by a photography

Neiman Marcus' Return to Retail Royalty? Oct 27, 2020 00:33:19 Will Neiman Marcus be able to make a comeback? I begin this episode by providing a brief history of Neiman Marcus, then discuss their bankruptcy protection filing and recent exit. I also discuss and analyze the Neiman Marcus legal battle with hedge fund Marble Ridge Capital. At the end of the episode, I discuss and update the active copyright infringement case in which Neiman Marcus is embroiled (

LVMH is NOT Tiffany's One True Love Oct 20, 2020 00:26:51 I begin the episode with some brief history of the world’s  most valuable luxury conglomerate, LVMH. Then in the second half of the episode I go over  the  events that occurred since the attempted LVMH and Tiffany & Co. merger in late 2019. I then discuss and analyze the lawsuit that Tiffany & Co.  filed on September 9, 2020  against LVMH for attempting to back out

Retail Climate Change: Part 3 Oct 6, 2020 00:24:51 On this last installment of my mini-series I discuss and analyze the recently introduced bipartisan bill titled the Shop Safe Act. I also go over a few relevant lawsuits involving Hermes, Valentino and Amazon and end the episode with a brief discussion of another significant recently introduced bill titled The INFORM Consumers Act.

Retail Climate Change: Part 2 Sep 30, 2020 00:25:00 In this second installment of my 3 part mini-series titled Retail Climate Change I focus my analysis on the United States online luxury reseller platform sector. This includes companies like The RealReal and What Goes Around Comes Around and I analyze the recent legal activity surrounding these companies along with a report of current trends in this sector. Episode Notes: 1. Chanel, Inc., v. The

Retail Climate Change: Part 1 Sep 22, 2020 00:24:36 I begin Part 1 of this 3 Part Retail Climate Change mini-series where I discuss and analyze the changes to the current retail climate that have been accelerated by the pandemic, namely e-commerce. In this episode I discuss various online marketplace platforms and the changes they are facing along with a few relevant lawsuits. I also examine the new Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit and the recen

Brilliant Bottega Veneta Sep 15, 2020 00:29:00 This episode is all about Bottega Veneta and their recent explosion in popularity. I begin the episode with some brief history of the Bottega Veneta fashion house and then go over some interesting patents and trademarks the company owns. I discuss a few lawsuits that the fashion house was involved in against Chinese shopping giant, Alibaba. I end the episode by providing updates on two outstanding

The Ryder Cup of Fashion Law Sep 8, 2020 00:39:13 This episode is all about the differences in European/UK vs. U.S. intellectual property law.  This is a special episode featuring an interview and discussion with U.K. fashion lawyer and author, Rosie Burbidge. Rosie wrote the book titled, European Fashion Law. We discuss the various  trademark, patent and copyright differences in the UK/EU and US among other issues (including Brexi

The Art Law Episode Aug 18, 2020 00:22:12 All about art law! I begin the episode by discussing some intellectual property issues that artists may encounter and I analyze the famous copyright  lawsuit involving the song "Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison and the 2 Live Crew parody song "Pretty Woman" (Campbell v. Acuff-Rose).  Then I conduct my legal analysis of  the various lawsuits that artist Jeff Koons faced. I end the ep

When Fashion and Tax Law Collide Aug 11, 2020 00:30:41 This is a special episode featuring an interview and discussion with tax attorney Alyssa Whatley! We will be discussing various aspects of fashion and tax law  including tax implications of Hollywood swag/gift bags, celebrity and influencer tax issues and the recent Gucci tax evasion case. At the very end of the episode I briefly discuss tax patents. Enjoy!  Episode Notes: 1. Special Gue

Rolex Reimagined Aug 4, 2020 00:20:57 All about fashion upcycling! I begin by defining the relatively novel concept of fashion upcycling, then provide some brief history of the Rolex watch company and some of their interesting patents. Finally, I conduct my legal analysis of the recent Rolex v. La Californienne case regarding reimagined  Rolex watches.  Episode Notes:  1. Rolex Utility Patent: Process for decorating a t

The Beauty Law Episode Jul 28, 2020 00:24:39 This is a special episode featuring an interview with fashion beauty lawyer Antonella Colella! We will be discussing various aspects of cosmetic and beauty law and the trend of "green" beauty companies. Enjoy!  Episode Notes:  1. Special Guest Antonella Colella Esq. : Instagram @antonella_colella and she works at Snyderman Law Group.

"Ain't Laurent Without Yves" Jul 21, 2020 00:23:31 This episode is all about Yves Saint Laurent, I begin with some brief history of the Yves Saint Laurent fashion house and then discuss the case of a company selling t-shirts and other apparel with the slogan "Ain't Laurent Without Yves" on the front when the Yves Saint Laurent fashion house dropped the "Yves" from it's name - much to Saint Laurent's dismay. Then, I conduct my legal analysis into t

Did Dior Copy an Instagrammer's Look? Jul 14, 2020 00:22:03 I begin the episode with some background history on the House of Dior, including the infamous John Galliano. Then I discuss some interesting design and utility patents that are owned by Dior. At the end, I conduct my legal analysis of the recent copyright infringement case filed against Dior by Instagram Influencer @SwedishandStylish (Swedishandstylish LLC v. Christian Dior, Inc.).  Epis

Fashion Lawyer 2 Fashion Lawyer Jul 7, 2020 00:21:12 This is a special episode featuring an interview with NYC Fashion Lawyer Anna Radke! The episode begins with the interview with Ms. Radke regarding various aspects of Fashion Law. In the second half of the episode  I discuss a few important fashion law related cases.  Episode Notes:  1.  Special Guest Anna Radke : Instagram @aniaradke and she works at the law firm BrandCounselP

Unlikely Crime-Fighting Duo: Valentino and Amazon Battle Against Counterfeiters! Jun 30, 2020 00:22:41 Valentino and Amazon team up to battle counterfeiters!  I begin the episode with some brief history into the Valentino fashion house, then I conduct my legal analysis and discussion of the newly filed (June 18, 2020) patent and trademark infringement (among other claims) lawsuit, Amazon, Inc. and Valentino S.P.A., v. Kaitlyn Pan Group, LLC and Hao Pan.  Then I conclude the episode by dis

Patent Lawsuit at Tiffany's! Jun 23, 2020 00:20:14 Jewelry patent lawsuit at Tiffany's! I begin this episode with some brief history of Tiffany and Co. , then I conduct my legal analysis into the very recent ,June 2020, patent lawsuit concerning a $1 million Tiffany's diamond bracelet (Jacob Jewellery Co. v. Tiffany and Co.). I conclude the episode by discussing a famous trademark infringement case involving Tiffany's ( Tiffany and Co. v. Ebay Inc

"Gucci Gone Wild" Jun 16, 2020 00:22:38 This episode is all about Gucci, I begin the episode with some brief history of the Gucci fashion house, then I discuss the situation with a rapper using the stage name, Gucci Mane, and his song, Gucci Gone Wild,and how that impacted the Gucci fashion house. Next, I provide my legal analysis on the Forever 21 v. Gucci case and I conclude the episode with an update of Gucci's financial situati

Fall From Retail Royalty: Neiman Marcus Jun 9, 2020 00:24:13 Are we witnessing the demise of department stores? I begin this episode with some background information on department stores, then discuss general bankruptcy law and a recent timeline of various major retailer bankruptcies. I focus my discussion on Neiman Marcus and a copyright lawsuit filed against them (Sealaska Heritage Institute Inc v. Neiman Marcus Group LTD, LLC et al). I briefly define a

Wait...Is it Louis Vuitton or Pooey Puitton? Jun 2, 2020 00:30:19 I begin this episode with a brief history of the Louis Vuitton fashion house, then I go over a few trademarks and patents that Louis Vuitton owns, next I conduct my legal analysis into a few recent intellectual property parody lawsuits involving Louis Vuitton (Louis Vuitton v. Haute Diggity Dog , Louis Vuitton v. My Other Bag , Louis Vuitton v. MGA Entertainment ). I conclude the episode with

All Things Hermes (through the lens of a patent lawyer)! May 26, 2020 00:22:23 I begin the episode with a brief history of Hermes, then I  discuss the interesting patents and trademarks that Hermes owns, then I conduct my legal analysis on the recent trademark opposition case from the JPO (Japan Patent Office) titled Hermes v. D.Kelly. Lastly,  I discuss a U.S. based Hermes lawsuit titled Hermes International v. John Doe and I end the episode by analyzing how Herme

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