SAVE THE DATE: (October 11th, 2012) The Beverly Hills Bar Association Presents “Dressing Up IP: Copyright, Trademark, and Licensing Issues in the Fashion Industry” #Fashionlaw

I received an invitation from the Beverly Hills Bar Association for their upcoming Fashion Law Event titled “Dressing Up IP: Copyright, Trademark, and Licensing Issues in the Fashion Industry.” Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend as I have prior commitments that preclude attendance. But, I wanted to share the invitation with you all and encourage you all: designers, models, …

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, among other legal issues,  many keep silent about it. Nevertheless, we do have an interesting Fashion Law topic raised today by Terrence Sambo of One Nigerian blog. Here in the …