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N.Y. Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Zimmerman
In a case stretching back to when Eliot Spitzer was attorney general for New York County, the New York State…
LVMH Trademark Cases Reach Settlements
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton concluded two separate settlement agreements for trademark infringement last…
Hsu Indicted by Grand Jury
A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted Democratic fund-raiser Norman Hsu, a former men's sportswear…
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The TJX Cos. reached a settlement agreement last week with Visa USA Inc. and Visa Inc. in litigation that…
In Brief: Puma Extends Licensing Deal… Pringle Bows in Hong Kong
Puma has extended its partnership with United Legwear Co. to make it the exclusive sock licensee for the…
Jacob the Jeweler Pleads Guilty
Jacob Arabov, known as "Jacob the Jeweler'' and the "King of Bling'' for his extravagant creations for…
Most Counterfeits Said to Come From China
The U.S. and the European Union said in a World Trade Organization forum that more than 80 percent of…
EBay Scrutinized at Congress Hearing on Stolen Goods
Target Corp. and other retailers squared off against eBay Thursday when the online marketplace's role in…
House Bill: Duty Free Imports for Poor Nations
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would give duty free treatment to…
Topshop Settles with Chloé for $26K
Topshop has agreed to pay Chloé, the French fashion house owned by Compagnie Financière Richemont, more than…
Legal Beat: Counterfeit Bust, Brand Protection
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A federal court in the Southern District of New York ruled in an April 5 opinion that a junior line marketed…
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A rock group called the Oxes and their record label, Monitor Records, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit…
Jones Wins Round in Polo Contract Fight
NEW YORK — A New York State appeals court upheld a lower court’s summary judgment in favor of Jones Apparel…
The Gates Open
WASHINGTON — Life is starting to get a little easier for foreign companies looking to sell their brands in…