Are Legacy Brands Up for Grabs? Unpacking the Dean & DeLuca Lawsuit

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Are Legacy Brands Up for Grabs? Unpacking the Dean & DeLuca Lawsuit

A new lawsuit filed by Dean & DeLuca raises a fundamental question for trademark law and the retail market, alike: what happens when a once-iconic brand fades from its core market but retains consumer recognition? In a newly-filed complaint, the “iconic” gourmet ...

May 8, 2026 - By TFL

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Inside the Emerging Turf War Over Access to Hermès Bags

Inside the Emerging Turf War Over Access to Hermès Bags

May 6, 2026 - By Julie Zerbo

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Chanel v. The RealReal: The Antitrust Edge of the Luxury Resale Fight

Chanel v. The RealReal: The Antitrust Edge of the Luxury Resale Fight

April 24, 2026 - By TFL

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Pandora Challenges the Limits of Copyright in Foundrae Jewelry Case

Pandora Challenges the Limits of Copyright in Foundrae Jewelry Case

April 23, 2026 - By TFL

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Who Gets the Refund? Brands & Consumers Collide Over Tariffs Windfall

Who Gets the Refund? Brands & Consumers Collide Over Tariffs Windfall

April 20, 2026 - By TFL

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Moynat Has a Rare Opportunity but Can It Convert Buzz into Competitive Weight?

Moynat Has a Rare Opportunity but Can It Convert Buzz into Competitive Weight?

April 15, 2026 - By TFL

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Quince Aims to Beat Lawsuit Over “Fraudulent” Pricing Claims

Quince Aims to Beat Lawsuit Over “Fraudulent” Pricing Claims

April 7, 2026 - By TFL

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Chanel Wins Dismissal of The RealReal’s Antitrust Counterclaims

Chanel Wins Dismissal of The RealReal’s Antitrust Counterclaims

March 30, 2026 - By TFL

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When “Dupes” Define Distinctiveness: Naghedi Tests Trademark Limits

When “Dupes” Define Distinctiveness: Naghedi Tests Trademark Limits

March 19, 2026 - By TFL

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Retail Woes: A Tracker of Retail Bankruptcies & Brand Closures

Retail Woes: A Tracker of Retail Bankruptcies & Brand Closures

March 17, 2026 - By TFL

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A Running Timeline of Fashion, Retail Funding and M&A

A Running Timeline of Fashion, Retail Funding and M&A

March 11, 2026 - By TFL

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Former Farfetch Execs Seek Final Dismissal in Securities Fraud Fight

Former Farfetch Execs Seek Final Dismissal in Securities Fraud Fight

February 25, 2026 - By TFL

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Quince Names Deckers in Antitrust Suit Over “Sham” Trade Dress

Quince Names Deckers in Antitrust Suit Over “Sham” Trade Dress

February 23, 2026 - By TFL

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The Secondary Market Watch: A Running Timeline of Investments and M&A

The Secondary Market Watch: A Running Timeline of Investments and M&A

February 18, 2026 - By TFL

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David Yurman Sues TJX in Copyright Test Over Jewelry “Dupes”

David Yurman Sues TJX in Copyright Test Over Jewelry “Dupes”

February 18, 2026 - By TFL

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1587 SNEAKERS Files Suit Over Kelce, Mahomes-Backed 1587 PRIME

1587 SNEAKERS Files Suit Over Kelce, Mahomes-Backed 1587 PRIME

February 18, 2026 - By TFL

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Amid Bankruptcy, Saks Presses Non-Compete Case Against Former Bergdorf Exec

Amid Bankruptcy, Saks Presses Non-Compete Case Against Former Bergdorf Exec

February 17, 2026 - By TFL

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Patou, LVMH, and the Quiet Legal Quest to Reclaim “JOY”

Patou, LVMH, and the Quiet Legal Quest to Reclaim “JOY”

February 13, 2026 - By Julie Zerbo

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The Top U.S. Law Schools for Fashion Law

The Top U.S. Law Schools for Fashion Law

February 11, 2026 - By TFL

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Litigation in the Age of E-Commerce: Hunza G v. Love & Bikinis

Litigation in the Age of E-Commerce: Hunza G v. Love & Bikinis

February 9, 2026 - By TFL

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