In what could potentially be a rather interesting case that could serve as precedent (binding law/law to follow) for modern day Ghanaian fashion designers, Makeba Boateng (UK trained designer and …
CBS& Tyra Banks Confirm Supermodel Oluchi as Host and Producer of Africa’s Next Top Model #Fashionlaw
In March 2009, we expected the first episode of West Africa’s Next Top Model. The option rights was obtained by Stats Media and Supermodel Oluchi was to be the host. …
L’Oréal Acquires Kenya’s ‘Nice & Lovely’ Beauty Brand in Multi-Billion Shilling Deal #FashionLaw
For African fashion brands, the recent acquisition by L’Oreal of Kenya’s ‘Nice & Lovely’ illustrate the importance of trademark registration. Kenya IP blogger via CIPIT Law Blog explains the history …
Africa Fashion Law™: Popular Fashion Designer Koketso Chiepe Imprisoned for Unpaid Bills
Thanks to Moriam Musa of Morsi PR blog, I got wind of this story. It is quite interesting that the Botswana legal system imprisons citizens for unpaid bills, especially where …
Africa Fashion Law™: Did Designer Tiffany Amber Spring/Summer Print at the Arise Magazine Show in New York Infringe on Jewel by Lisa’s Copyrights? You Decide!
My discussions on Africa Fashion Law have been limited particularly because the cases are far and few between. Although a lot of breach of contract, trademark and copyright infringement occurs, …
Africa Fashion Law™: Wana Sambo Clothing vs. L’Espace, Should One Nigerian Boy Blogger Terrence Sambo Have Meddled in His Sister’s Affairs?
I already alluded this week to my irritation when it comes to seeing African fashion businesses, in particular, air their dirty laundry in public. I don’t see this as prevalent …