Fashion Counsel

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Anthony V. Lupo, Dan Jasnow
Video game developer Activision Blizzard, Inc. recently won a key victory in the ongoing battle over the right of publicity when a California state court judge dismissed former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega’s well-publicized lawsuit.
Anthony V. Lupo, Anthony D. Peluso
A former student of the Fashion Institute of Technology recently suffered a decisive blow in her lawsuit against her alma mater and Barnes & Noble, Inc. based on the latter’s use of the student’s copyrighted drawing in connection with the production of a line of backpacks.
Anthony V. Lupo, Brian D. Schneider
Fashion designers’ retail pricing and promotional strategies have quickly evolved in the last decade, with Internet channels dramatically altering distribution and sales tactics.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Dan Jasnow
FTC recently brought its first case under the 2010 Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act that prohibits online sellers from charging consumers in an Internet transaction unless the seller has clearly disclosed all material terms of the transaction and obtained consumers’ express informed consent.
Anthony V. Lupo, Michael L. Stevens
In this episode of Fashion Counsel, Partner Anthony Lupo talks with Labor & Employment Practice Leader Michael Stevens about how fashion companies should handle unpaid internships in a litigious environment.
Anthony V. Lupo, Brian J. Stevens, Luna M. Samman
On September 10, 2014, JPT Group, owner of the iconic American fashion brand Bernardo, filed suit in the Southern District of Texas alleging that Old Navy infringed two of Bernardo’s design patents for sandals.
Anthony V. Lupo, Luna M. Samman
Fourth Circuit in McAirlands Inc. v. Kimberly-Clark Corp. recently held that ownership of a utility patent does not necessarily preclude a claim in trade dress.
Anthony V. Lupo
In this episode of Fashion Counsel, Partner Anthony Lupo talks with Francis Pierrel, President and CEO of Lacoste North America.
Anthony V. Lupo, Dan Jasnow
A flurry of recent class action lawsuits is forcing clothing retailers to rethink their marketing tactics for outlet stores.
Anthony V. Lupo
FTC settled with L’Oréal USA Inc. over charges that the company made deceptive claims regarding the benefits of two of its products.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Dan Jasnow
A recent case filed in US District Court for the Southern District of Florida charges A&E Television Networks, LLC, with willful trademark infringement and unfair competition stemming from merchandise for the hit reality show Duck Dynasty.
Michael L. Stevens
Two major department stores — Macy’s and Barneys — recently settled racial profiling investigations lodged against them by the New York State Attorney General.
Anthony V. Lupo, Anthony D. Peluso
The French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A. (LVMH) recently settled its long-running court battle with eBay, Inc. over the online auction website’s alleged distribution of counterfeit luxury goods.
Anthony V. Lupo
The fur ban of 2013 prohibits the sale, import, export, trade, or distribution of any fur product by any means anywhere within the City of West Hollywood.
Anthony V. Lupo
In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Anthony Lupo and Lacoste North America CEO Francis Pierrel discuss the company's tactics in the US market.
Anthony V. Lupo
In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Anthony Lupo and Fila VP Jennifer Estabrook Discusses Brand Strategy.
Anthony V. Lupo
Fashion retailers beware — that lovely textile sample catching your eye could contain a copyrighted design.
Anthony V. Lupo
FTC approved changes to Wool Rules for greater manufacturer and seller flexibility and in order to align with standards and textile labeling regulations.
Karen Ellis Carr, Anthony V. Lupo
Robust compliance programs are the best defense to a False Claims Act investigation.
Anthony V. Lupo
In the last year, more than 17 class actions have been filed against retailers based on their alleged collection of ZIP codes from their customers.
Anthony V. Lupo
In 2008, Mary Ann Verdugo passed away after suffering a heart attack while shopping at a Target store in Pico Rivera, California. Her family sued Target for not having an automatic external defibrillator (AED) on site — a device, they claim, could have saved Ms. Verdugo’s life.
Anthony V. Lupo, Amy (Salomon) McFarland
Keds filed suit against Vans in 2014 for trademark infringement, unfair competition, trademark dilution, and breach of contract.
Anthony V. Lupo
Four members of Congress recently asked the Federal Trade Commission to launch a federal investigation into the marketing practices conducted by outlet stores.
Anthony V. Lupo
In this episode of Fashion Counsel, Anthony Lupo speaks with international luxury fashion house Escada's General Counsel, Lars Schmidt.
Anthony V. Lupo, Kelli Scheid Smith
In a recent decision from the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Lee v. Intelius Inc., 9th Cir., No. 11-35810, 12/16/13, the Court held that an online consumer could not be compelled to arbitrate a class action because the essential elements of a contract were not present.