Elle at the Zvelle factory located in Italy. Photo Credits: Zvelle. Eloise Somera is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Alessia Monastero is an Associate Lawyer…
Category: Fashion Industry
Gucci Joins Tmall e-tailer, Kering drops lawsuit against Alibaba for Counterfeiting
On December 21, 2020, Gucci launched its first of two flagship stores with Alibaba’s Tmall Luxury Pavilion. This flagship store offers products in Gucci’s fashion lines, while the second store,…
It’s Called Fashion Law, Osgoode—Look It Up
Although the thought of being our very own version of Elle Woods at Osgoode is merely a fun fantasy for some of us, fashion law is sort of, kind of,…
The Rise of Fashion Tech and its Impact in the IP Space
Technology has been changing the way that people shop for years. Over the past decade, e-commerce platforms and social media applications have allowed forward-looking brands and retailers to embrace technology…
Capitalizing on Tragedy? Redbubble.com Permits Sale of Humboldt Broncos Art
At first glance, art-marketplace websites like Redbubble and Society6—which print original designs uploaded by users on various consumer products—seem like ideal platforms for an artist to make some extra cash.…
Cultural Appropriation of Indigenous Designs in Fashion: Can this be Prevented by Canadian IP Law?
From trademarking your logo to potentially patenting your items (a newer – yet narrowly used – method of protecting your unique fashion designs), there are various ways that start-ups and…