Fashion Intellectual Property Panel How do lawyers protect fashion intellectual property? What is fashion licensing and distribution? What enforcement measures are available to prevent counterfeiting and piracy of fashion? IP law is one of the legal disciplines that form the foundation of fashion law, and fashion companies are constantly in[...]
We continue to see a growing trend by interns who sue corporations for violation of labor and employment laws. There are two cases we have seen similar labor/employment law allegations like the one here: 1) The against Hearst Corporation; and 2) the case against Fox Entertainment. In this case, the[...]
My legal colleague, Tracy Agyemang, who is of Ghanaian heritage and a trial lawyer with the US Department of Labor, was a panelist at the panel ”Violations En Vogue? Employment and Labor Laws Concerning Fashion Models and Interns” in New York City. When she shared the news of her upcoming[...]
Hi Ladybrillers, I told you all about the fashion law panel my firm, Ebitu Law Group, P.C, was putting together in conjunction with UC Hastings College of the Law, my alma mater. For those who missed the event, enjoy a video clip from the event below. I think Ladybrille’s fashion[...]
Ladybrillers! I am excited to begin my first official fashion law entry for 2013 on Ladybrille with the Marilyn Model Management v. Constance Jablonski breach of contract lawsuit. Before we delve into the case, I must share with you all my excitement and happiness over the success of the first[...]
For all Ladybrille designers and fashion forward readers, my law firm Ebitu Law Group, P.C., in conjunction with UC Hastings College of the Law Communications and Entertainment Law Journal, will hold the first ever Northern California Fashion Law Panel; on January 17th, 2013. I invite those interested and that are[...]
My discussions on Africa Fashion Law have been limited on Ladybrille, particularly because the cases are far and few between. Although a lot of breach of contract, trademark and copyright infringement occur, among other legal issues, many keep silent about it. Nevertheless, we do have an interesting Fashion Law topic[...]
Bay Area Ladybrillers, if you will be in the area, please join me for my Fashion Law seminar that I will be presenting at the California Lawyers for the Arts on July 25th, 2012 from 7-8:30pm. The seminar is particularly helpful for those of you in the fashion industry. Please[...]
I already alluded this week to my irritation when it comes to seeing African fashion businesses, in particular, air their dirty laundry in public. I don’t see this as prevalent in Africa’s music and film industries. When it comes to fashion, however, when there is an existing dispute between two[...]
It is not unusual to find companies and individuals in Africa infringing on copyrights and trademarks of Western brands. However, Africans are not the only ones doing it. Indeed within the USA and across the globe diverse groups of people and companies engage in infringement acts/activities daily. What is unusual,[...]
There is an ongoing brouhaha with two respected emerging brands in Nigeria’s fashion industry. One is a fashion designer (Wana Clothing), the other a retailer. I anticipate more information from L’Espace (retailer) per their email to me regarding this brouhaha so I’ll wait to speak on this issue. In the[...]
In fashion, your brand name is everything. The integrity and strength of your brand name i.e. your fashion brand is what allows your brand to be highly coveted by potential licensees and for investors to take a keen look at your business for potential investing. Therefore, it is important to[...]
I was invited to speak at the 2012 Howard Law Fashion Law Week™ DC 2012 – “Intelligent Design: Protecting IP in the Fashion Industry” event. Unfortunately, my prior commitments preclude joining my colleagues, fashion designers and law students at Howard Law Fashion Law Week. Nevertheless, I thought to extend the[...]
Over and over again, within the African fashion and entertainment industry, I see talents and entrepreneurs resolve their issues in the manner below. While I deeply empathize with the note and the experiences shared by UK based Designer Adebayo Jones, this is not the way to resolve disputes. If the[...]