Dior has escaped a handful of lawsuits over its handling of a data breach that exposed the personal data of customers in the U.S.

Schedule A cases dominate dockets in Illinois and Florida, but growing judicial discomfort suggests the strategy may face tighter scrutiny.

The 9th Circuit affirmed that adidas did not mislead shareholders or violate securities laws in connection with its Yeezy partnership.

When Aritzia applied to register the trademark ARITZIA DUPE, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) was not convinced.

Coty Inc.’s Swiss subsidiary filed a lawsuit in U.K. commercial court against Gucci and its parent company Kering.

Looking ahead, big companies in the tech, retail, and financial services segments are touting the next phase of “agentic commerce.”

Louis Vuitton and Pharrell Williams are looking to escape a case waged against them for infringing Coogi copyrights and trade dress.

On October 21, Lululemon secured a trademark registration from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for LULULEMON DUPE.

The EU is targeting luxury brands in a headline-making enforcement action centering on their attempts to control the price of their wares.

UGG’s efforts to claim exclusive rights in boot designs are at the center of a closely watched case over dupes.

A federal judge has tossed out a securities fraud lawsuit against former Farfetch executives in its entirety.

Shein has sidestepped key monopolization and misappropriation claims waged against it in U.S. federal court by its closest rival, Temu.

Pop Mart is upping the ante in its attempt to crack down on “counterfeit” Labubu toys allegedly being sold in 7-Eleven outposts.

Louis Vuitton has secured an eye-watering damages award in its ongoing battle against the sale of counterfeits.

With NikeSKIMS, the companies aim to deliver what they claim that no other label currently can, “a new aesthetic and system of dress."

In a newly-issued decision, the Opposition Division also held that the CHANEL trademark is distinctive to a “normal degree”.

The influencer marketing model used by Revolve is at the center of a consumer lawsuit that will be resolved behind closed doors.

Siding with Louboutin, the Cour de cassation’s decision affirms an earlier order from Paris Court of Appeal in the case over fakes.

A California federal judge has dismissed – with prejudice – a closely watched antitrust lawsuit accusing Hermès of anti competition.

Dupes often succeed not by tricking buyers at checkout, but by mimicking the overall look of well-known goods.

Europe is rewriting the rules of fashion waste with a landmark law that takes aim and high fashion and fast fashion, alike.

Dupes – or more specifically for Aldi, private-label products designed to closely resemble well-known brands - are central to its strategy.

In its August petition for certiorari, Vetements characterizes the decision as outdated and at odds with trademark law’s core principle.

A new lawsuit filed in California state court claims that ALO yoga's public values about "mindfullness" are a façade.

A new peer-reviewed paper published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that using misspelled brand names can work.

Taylor Swift announced some early details about her next album, a cultural moment and a choreographed exercise in brand building and control.

A new lawsuit filed by the Trump Organization sheds light on the sheer scope of the Trump-branded merch machine – and the appeal of the brand.

Not a run of the mill counterfeits case. Richemont is targeting the upper tier of the counterfeit market – the so-called “superfake” goods.

A high-profile dispute has erupted between Watches of Switzerland and its former creative director over watch-centric photos and videos.

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As virtual try-on tool tech becomes increasingly common in e-commerce, lawsuits are plaguing some of retail’s biggest names.

The latest handbag to test the boundary between homage and infringement? A $1,600 upcycled tote called the “Boatkin."

7-Eleven, Inc. and eight of its California franchisees are being accused of selling fake versions of its cult-favorite LABUBU figures.

Dupes have evolved from niche drugstore alternatives into a mainstream commercial force, driven by social media and changing consumers.

In the world of luxury fashion, the "Made in Italy" label has traditionally carried with it a unique prestige.

A case over allegedly counterfeit Rolex watches is raising questions about how far companies can go to control resale markets.

In June, New York federal judge cemented Hermès’s win in the closely-watched lawsuit over the BIRKIN trademark.

The likely explanation behind the sheer number of Goyard print handbags in the world? Goyard has a problem with counterfeits.

Among the steadily growing number of lawsuits targeting dupes is the case that Sol de Janeiro filed in November 2024.

The company says that it is the first U.S.-based company to offer authentication specifically for Labubu figures.

Chanel is engaged in an enduring effort to successfully stomp out unauthorized entities from offering up Chanel-branded goods.

Nike and the Shoe Surgeon alerted the court that they have entered into a confidential agreement to settle the case.