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Black Friday: Keep in mind, counterfeit sucks
On the eve of “Black Friday”, “Cyber Monday” and the end-of-year holidays, Unifab – the French anti-counterfeiting association – shares the effects and consequences of counterfeiting and make us aw
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EU Regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products enters into force
On 16 November 2023, the Regulation on GI protection for craft and industrial products (CIGIR) enters into force, twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the EU.
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Vestiaire Collective bans H&M and Zara
In anticipation of the retail industry’s Black Friday event, Vestiaire Collective has removed H&M, Zara, and dozens of other brands and retailers from its platform.
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EU asks Amazon for information on how it protects consumers from illegal products
The request comes under the new Digital Services Act (DSA) that requires large technology companies to comply with requirements that aim to protect consumers.
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The World of Intellectual Property Protection for Shoes
In the world of fashion and style, the world of footwear is an art form unto itself. From high-end trainers to elegant designer heels, the creativity within the shoe business knows no bounds.
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From VAR to the Maillot Jaune – how IP rules the business of sport
For most people, sport is about keeping fit, supporting your local team or appreciating the achievements of highly skilled athletes. But increasingly sport is also a big business.
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Farfetch's Wanna launches AR 3D Viewer
Tech firm Wanna — an augmented reality (AR) specialist owned by Farfetch — has launched the Wanna 3D Viewer that it says allows luxury e-commerce retailers “to offer 3D experiences for all product
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Nike sues New Balance, Skechers for patent infringement over sneaker technology
Footwear giant Nike filed federal lawsuits on Monday against rivals New Balance and Skechers, accusing them of infringing patents related to Nike's technology for making upper portions of sneakers.
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Blumarine Confirms Walter Chiapponi Is the New Creative Director
Blumarine said it has appointed Walter Chiapponi as its new creative director. WWD first reported last month that sources believed Chiapponi was joining the Italian brand.
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