Design patents for printed fabrics are nothing new. In a recent lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, a retailer claims their printed fabric design was copied and sold by another brand. Deborah Belgum, a writer with the California Apparel News, gives us the details in a recent post. While you're there, check out other interesting articles in this informative fashion news site.
Fashion Lawyers Resources
Forever 21 & Brandy Melville Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
MCM Enterprise Domestic Manufacturer
What would the fashion industry be without the manufacturer. MCM Enterprise is a domestic manufacturer based in NYC. Since 1997, MCM Enterprise has handled private & fashion brand labels, as well as offering a full design support staff. Just the thing to get your designs from drawing to runway. Read More...
United States Fashion Industry Association
Lobbying in Washington and around the world, the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) works diligently to eliminate snags that hinder the fashion industry's ability to trade openly throughout the globe. Formerly the United States Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel, the USFIA promotes a broader focus on the fashion industry as a whole.Read More...
Fashion Law Institute
The Fashion Law Institute offers training for fashion lawyers and designers, in addition to providing legal services for design students and professionals. Sharing information and assistance on issues facing the fashion industry, is what drives this nonprofit organization pioneered by Susan Scafidi. Susan Scafidi created the first Fashion Law course and is internationally recognized for her expertise in the fashion industry.Read More...
Case Clothesed Fashion Law
Case Clothesed is an online resource for fashion law, and designed to deal with legislation tied to the fashion industry, including intellectual property rights, such as copyrights & trademarks. You will also find helpful information on negotiating agreements, work and labor laws, and those sticky fashion industry traditions.Read More...
5 Questions to Ask Your Audience While Building a Fashion Brand
Startup Fashion is an online community started by Nichole Giordano, for independent designers and new brands breaking ground in the fashion industry. Offering top shelf fashion business advice, such as this article discussing questions you should ask your audience while building your brand.Read More...