Tag: trademark
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Thom Browne and Adidas locked in a trademark dispute
It appears that adidas has taken Thom Browne to court for the use of a signature four bar. Adidas says that the usage has caused confusion for customers; it is a little too close to the Adidas signature three stripe. I am not a lawyer, so I am curious how the arguments get tailored by…
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Just wondering why brands are trying so hard to incorporate street art (to the point of stealing it)
Back in April, the street artist Futura, won a case against NorthFace. The outdoor brand had a campaign called Future Light, featuring an atom-like drawing as the logo for their new product. Futura argued the campaign infringed on his copyright as it was eerily similar to the atoms he uses in his art and his…
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At the heart of the Bansky and Guess controversy is trademarks
I could start this philosophically, asking, “Does anyone really own art?” Because that is the question here. Somehow, in ways unknown to me now, the group Brandalised secured the rights to use Banksy’s art. This group then provided Guess the right to use that work on a clothing capsule. Neither of these groups are affiliated…
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A long gone YSL fragrance and the champagne trademark dispute
Almost 30 years ago now in 1993, Yves Saint Laurent released a fragrance, Champagne. It was meant to evoke the spirit of a bubbly woman. It was a fruity chypre, with notes of nectarine, anise, mint, and rose, and more. It quickly became a top seller in Europe. They embarked on a $3 million advertising…
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