Fashion Counsel

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Anthony V. Lupo, Michael Fainberg

On March 19, 2015, a Minnesota federal judge granted preliminary approval of Target Corporation’s (Target) proposed $10 million settlement of a class action lawsuit, which arose out of a 2013 data breach that compromised personal information of roughly 110 million of Target’s customers.

Anthony V. Lupo

In a two-part episode of Fashion Counsel, Partner Anthony Lupo talks with Robert Almerini, President & COO of Diane von Furstenberg.

Anthony V. Lupo, Amy (Salomon) McFarland

There was good news for those companies that have products with unique designs at the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). The PTO found that the design of a monster truck could be protected and registered as trade dress for the “services” offered by the owner.

Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Thorne Maginnis

Apple Inc. and other leading technology companies have reached an agreement with the European Union (EU) regarding their use of the word “free” in relation to mobile applications. The EU alleged that the companies were labeling apps as “free” in contexts that were likely to mislead consumers.

Anthony V. Lupo, Michael L. Stevens

In this episode of Fashion Counsel, Partner Anthony Lupo talks with L&E Partner Michael L. Stevens about key issues fashion companies should consider when approaching employees about their social media activities.

Anthony V. Lupo, Kelli Scheid Smith

American Idol Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips filed a petition with the CA Labor Commissioner, arguing producer of Idol unlawfully acted as a “talent agency.”

Anthony V. Lupo, Katie Heilman

In a recent decision, the Ninth Circuit ruled for discount retailer Costco in a copyright dispute involving the importation and sale of “gray market” Omega watches.

Anthony V. Lupo, Kelli Scheid Smith

In this episode of Fashion Counsel, Partner Anthony Lupo talks with Partner Kelli Scheid Smith about tactics fashion brands should think about when they’re expanding into e-commerce including potential issues with distributor agreements.

Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Amy (Salomon) McFarland, Dan Jasnow

In a succinct eight-page opinion, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously last week that trademark “tacking” is a question of fact that should generally be decided by juries.

Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Dan Jasnow

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue recently issued a draft directive setting out what records must be kept for all vendors, retailers, and contractors using computerized point-of-sale systems.

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.