What the Taylor Swift “Showgirl” Lawsuit Says About Music as a Brand

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property

What the Taylor Swift “Showgirl” Lawsuit Says About Music as a Brand

A newly filed lawsuit is putting a spotlight on the increasingly expansive role that names play in the modern entertainment-meets-retail landscape, particularly as titles tied to creative works double as product-facing brands. According to a complaint filed in California ...

April 1, 2026 - By Julie Zerbo

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EU Court Signals Limits of Heritage Branding in Fauré Le Page, Goyard Case

EU Court Signals Limits of Heritage Branding in Fauré Le Page, Goyard Case

March 31, 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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Chanel v. The RealReal: Timeline of a Luxury Resale Case

Chanel v. The RealReal: Timeline of a Luxury Resale Case

March 27, 2026 - By TFL

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AI & Copyright: What Companies in the U.S. and UK Need to Know

AI & Copyright: What Companies in the U.S. and UK Need to Know

March 24, 2026 - By TFL

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Nike Secures $11M Verdict in Influencer-Driven Counterfeit Case

Nike Secures $11M Verdict in Influencer-Driven Counterfeit Case

March 23, 2026 - By TFL

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Court Hands Sol de Janeiro Loss in Bum Bum Cream Trade Dress Dispute

Court Hands Sol de Janeiro Loss in Bum Bum Cream Trade Dress Dispute

March 23, 2026 - By TFL

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Adidas Lawsuit Against Sole Retriever Raises Stakes for “Leak” Platforms

Adidas Lawsuit Against Sole Retriever Raises Stakes for “Leak” Platforms

March 20, 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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Estée Lauder Cos. Sues Jo Malone, Zara Over Jo Loves Fragrance Collab

Estée Lauder Cos. Sues Jo Malone, Zara Over Jo Loves Fragrance Collab

March 12, 2026 - By TFL

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Marketplace Liability in Focus as Estée Lauder Brands Takes Aim at Walmart

Marketplace Liability in Focus as Estée Lauder Brands Takes Aim at Walmart

March 11, 2026 - By Julie Zerbo

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La Prairie Wins Dismissal of Trade Secret Suit Over “Caviar” Skincare Tech

La Prairie Wins Dismissal of Trade Secret Suit Over “Caviar” Skincare Tech

March 10, 2026 - By TFL

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Patents, Pills and Brand Power: Novo Nordisk vs. Hims & Hers

Patents, Pills and Brand Power: Novo Nordisk vs. Hims & Hers

March 9, 2026 - By Julie Zerbo

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Nike Takes on Shein Over “COUREZ” Mark in Clash Tied to CORTEZ Legacy

Nike Takes on Shein Over “COUREZ” Mark in Clash Tied to CORTEZ Legacy

March 3, 2026 - By TFL

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From “Authentic” to Actionable: How Resale Marketing is Drawing Legal Fire

From “Authentic” to Actionable: How Resale Marketing is Drawing Legal Fire

March 2, 2026 - By Julie Zerbo

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A Running List of U.S. Copyright Decisions on AI Works

A Running List of U.S. Copyright Decisions on AI Works

March 2, 2026 - By TFL

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In Louis Vuitton Case, Korea’s Top Court Draws the Line on Luxury Upcycling

In Louis Vuitton Case, Korea’s Top Court Draws the Line on Luxury Upcycling

February 27, 2026 - By TFL

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9th Circuit Says No Copyright in Tracy Anderson, Megan Roup Workout Battle

9th Circuit Says No Copyright in Tracy Anderson, Megan Roup Workout Battle

February 24, 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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How the IOC Effectively Maintains a Monopoly on Olympics-Related Trademarks

How the IOC Effectively Maintains a Monopoly on Olympics-Related Trademarks

February 19, 2026 - By Shontavia Johnson

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