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Rosie Burbidge

Feb 23, 20212 min read

What are the advertising requirements for influencers?

Influencers are advertisers. This has been clear for some time. But now influencers are trending for the wrong reasons as the Advertising...

Rosie Burbidge

Feb 2, 20213 min read

Can English passing off override a US contract?

Mr Justice Miles’s judgment in Lyle & Scott Limited v American Eagle Outfitters, Inc is an important decision for international fashion...

Rosie Burbidge

Feb 2, 20212 min read

Brand investment pays off for Dr Martens

Dr Martens, the footwear and clothing brand that defined my teens, is launching an initial public offering (IPO) which could value the...

Rosie Burbidge

Jan 15, 20212 min read

How do patents work in the fashion industry?

The Janger is designed for travel and holiday use (so probably isn't getting a lot of use at the moment!) Most fashion cases concern...

Rosie Burbidge

Dec 24, 20201 min read

What happened in the last Community Design case in the UK?

A case regarding “ballet flats” is likely the last time in which a UK court will sit as a Community Design Court, and the judgment was...

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