In 2014, Macy’s and Foot Locker became the latest retailers to be forced to defend allegations that they illegally collect personal information from shoppers.
The French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A. (LVMH) recently settled its long-running court battle with eBay, Inc. over the online auction website’s alleged distribution of counterfeit luxury goods.
FTC approved changes to Wool Rules for greater manufacturer and seller flexibility and in order to align with standards and textile labeling regulations.
Major retailers are being sued for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to provide point of sale devices that are accessible to the blind.
Four members of Congress recently asked the Federal Trade Commission to launch a federal investigation into the marketing practices conducted by outlet stores.
Clothing manufacturers may want to rethink their marketing tactics at outlets, according to a letter prepared by four members of Congress. Specifically, four legislators recently asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch a federal investigation into the marketing practices.
Companies are advised to thoroughly investigate the companies they hire to manage their online reputations and reviews to ensure that only truthful and accurate reviews and comments from actual consumers are posted online.
Overcoming the challenges of fighting organized crime networks involved in industrial scale illicit trade and counterfeiting, international partnerships recently led to 6,000 arrests and the seizure of 24 million fake goods worth nearly $133 million US dollars.
On July 16, 2013, Peter Fonda, co-star, co-producer, and co-writer of the iconic film, Easy Rider, filed suit against Dolce & Gabbana in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles.
Selecting where to source manufacturing of fashion goods is not dependent on price alone. Companies looking to source need to be aware of consumer perceptions when selecting a sourcing territory.
On June 7–8, 2013, patent-licensing entity Smart Search Concepts LLC filed nine similar patent-infringement lawsuits targeting fashion retailers Gap, JC Penney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom, among other defendants.
On May 7, 2013, the US District Court for the Central District of California granted final approval of Steven Madden, Ltd.’s settlement of a nationwide class action alleging that it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending plaintiff and class members unsolicited text message ads.
On February 28, 2012, The Navajo Nation sued Urban Outfitters, Inc. and its subsidiaries for trademark infringement, dilution, unfair competition, false advertising, unfair practices and state trademark infringement, and violation of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
The US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) affirmed a decision rejecting Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc.’s (Lululemon) trademark application for a large version of its logo as used on the front of hooded sweatshirts, jackets and coats.
Eva Pulliam, a Senior Associate in the Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Protection Practice Group of Arent Fox, will be a speaking at the Inman Connect New York 2019 conference on January 31st, 2019. She will be featured on the panel, “Big Data and Privacy: Can They Co-Exist?”