FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UC Hastings to Host Inaugural Fashion Law Panel Moderated by Fashion Lawyer Uduak Oduok (SAN JOSE, Jan. 9th, 2013) – On Thursday January 17th, 2013, The University of California Hastings College of the Law will host the first ever Fashion Law Panel in Northern California. The free[...]
“Does MTV have a “logo no-go” problem in Latin America? Sam Panama Trading Co. has filed a $30 million lawsuit against the network and parent company Viacom alleging that it expected to make a ton of money selling clothing and luggage products featuring the MTV brand. A licensing deal was signed[...]
Bloggers have become powerful advocates in raising awareness on legal issues in practically every industry out there. One recent example of this is that of bloggers at The Fashion Law Blog. The bloggers there wrote a post raising awareness on the seeming infringement of the Chanel Logo by Nasty Gal.[...]
Lady Gaga, as I have discussed on this blog, is one artist who goes full court press in enforcing her legal rights. Today, news media reports she prevailed in a hearing in London’s high court seeking an injunction against a company marketing and selling ‘Lady Goo Goo Carton.’ What is[...]
Who would have tonk it that there would be a time where clothing labels would beg and pay celebrities “substantial” amount of money to not wear their designs. That is exactly what we have in this case where Abercrombie & Fitch (A & F) now begs Michael Sorrentino, popularly known[...]
I attended the seminar “The Ins And Outs of Clearances . . . Celebrities And More” at the recently concluded 2011 Licensing International Expo. The seminar sought to address the important issues to consider when using a celebrity’s name, image, likeness or works to promote a product or company. The[...]
“Let sleeping dogs lie.” If you will pick a battle, study your opponent and be sure you know what you are about to get into. Also, never underestimate the opposition and do be over-prepared when you go to legal war. Case in point? Christian Louboutin v. Yves Saint Laurent. Nice[...]
So, you are busy minding your business i.e. running your fashion and entertainment enterprise when you receive a letter from a very popular musician called Ke$ha. She says the “swag” watches you sell of which you aptly named “TikTok” is infringing on her single hit song with the same name. You[...]
Fame Appeal reports “Christian Louboutin recently filed suit [i]n federal court in Manhattan against Yves Saint Laurent over their use of red soled heels. Louboutin claims Yves Saint Laurent is selling shoes with red soles that are “virtually identical” to its own. Louboutin is seeking an injunction against the sale[...]
Trademark infringement is all over the news this week. Media powerhouse CNN sues Haiti Broadcaster for Using ‘HLN’ Trademark. Like what’s really good? What’s the beef? The magic word “likelihood of confusion!” Yes! You’ve seen this before. See Exhibit 1, T.I and Exhibit 2, Chris Aire lawsuits. “CNN is picking[...]
Duck for cover people. It’s legal war zones and we take no prisoners while we are at it, at least if you are MGA Inc., the owners of Bratz. Remember I covered this case when I followed up with law student and blogger Fame Appeal’s question on why Barbie had[...]
If you are visiting UDUAK LAW FIRM blog for the first time and are unsure about what Trademark Infringements are all about click to get a well rounded view and discussion on the legal nuances of Trademark law specific to the USA. Otherwise, read the brewing story on Jay-Z. “Jay-Z’s company[...]