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Most Counterfeits Said to Come From China
The U.S. and the European Union said in a World Trade Organization forum that more than 80 percent of…
EBay Scrutinized at Congress Hearing on Stolen Goods
Target Corp. and other retailers squared off against eBay Thursday when the online marketplace's role in…
House Bill: Duty Free Imports for Poor Nations
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would give duty free treatment to…
Topshop Settles with Chloé for $26K
Topshop has agreed to pay Chloé, the French fashion house owned by Compagnie Financière Richemont, more than…
Legal Beat: Counterfeit Bust, Brand Protection
From one of the biggest counterfeit ring busts in history to final judgments
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A federal court in the Southern District of New York ruled in an April 5 opinion that a junior line marketed…
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A rock group called the Oxes and their record label, Monitor Records, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit…
Jones Wins Round in Polo Contract Fight
NEW YORK — A New York State appeals court upheld a lower court’s summary judgment in favor of Jones Apparel…
The Gates Open
WASHINGTON — Life is starting to get a little easier for foreign companies looking to sell their brands in…
WTO Panel to Examine Unfair Customs Claim
GENEVA — The World Trade Organization agreed Monday to set up a dispute panel to examine the U.S.’s complaint…
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Louis Vuitton Malletier and Marc Jacobs International have reached a settlement in their dispute with The Wet…
Senate Passes Bankruptcy Bill
Retailers and credit card companies scored a major victory with legislation to reform the nation's bankruptcy…
LVMH Vows ‘Vigorous Defense’ Against Coach
PARIS — Coach may need a referee in its looming gloves-off battle with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
On…
Fashion’s Latest Battle: Coach Files Complaint Against LVMH in Japan
Coach filed a complaint against LVMH with the Japanese Fair Trade Commission, charging the firm with engaging…
Simon Settles Spitzer Suit
ALBANY, N.Y. — Simon Property Group Inc., the largest publicly traded real estate investment trust in North…