When Does Packaging Become Protectable? Van Leeuwen’s Win Offers a Roadmap

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When Does Packaging Become Protectable? Van Leeuwen’s Win Offers a Roadmap

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has secured a sweeping victory in a trade dress clash with Rebel Creamery. In a newly-issued order, a federal court in New York permanently barred Rebel from selling ice cream in packaging that infringes Van Leeuwen’s distinctive pint design and ...

July 20, 2026 - By TFL

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The Brand-Building Strategy Behind the Rise of Luxury Grocery

The Brand-Building Strategy Behind the Rise of Luxury Grocery

July 20, 2026 - By TFL

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How Brands Are Fighting Back: The Dupes Defense Playbook

How Brands Are Fighting Back: The Dupes Defense Playbook

June 16, 2026 - By TFL

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Is Trademark Law Keeping Pace With Modern Brands?

Is Trademark Law Keeping Pace With Modern Brands?

May 13, 2026 - By Julie Zerbo

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

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

May 8, 2026 - By TFL

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Fashion Law 2026: The Top U.S. Law Firms for Retail Companies

Fashion Law 2026: The Top U.S. Law Firms for Retail Companies

April 22, 2026 - By TFL, Bradford Jordan, Emilie Mentrup

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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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Top Legal Issues Facing Fashion & Retail in 2026 – Part II

Top Legal Issues Facing Fashion & Retail in 2026 – Part II

April 16, 2026 - By Natasha Weis, Jeff Weston, Matt Finkelstein, Amanda Peterson

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Top Legal Issues Facing Fashion & Retail in 2026 – Part I

Top Legal Issues Facing Fashion & Retail in 2026 – Part I

April 14, 2026 - By Lucas Rock, Angela Santos, Yusra Siddique

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Washington’s Email Law is Turning Retail Marketing Into a Legal Minefield

Washington’s Email Law is Turning Retail Marketing Into a Legal Minefield

March 27, 2026 - By TFL

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Made in America: The Quiet Liability Shift Facing Retailers & Marketplaces

Made in America: The Quiet Liability Shift Facing Retailers & Marketplaces

March 18, 2026 - By TFL

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Retail’s Tariff Reset: What Companies Across the Market Need to Know

Retail’s Tariff Reset: What Companies Across the Market Need to Know

February 24, 2026 - By TFL

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Fashion Law in 2026: Navigating IP, ESG & the New Consumer

Fashion Law in 2026: Navigating IP, ESG & the New Consumer

February 10, 2026 - By TFL

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Retail Class Actions in 2026: Early Signals and Emerging Trends

Retail Class Actions in 2026: Early Signals and Emerging Trends

February 6, 2026 - By TFL

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Inside the Global Push to Ban Forever Chemicals

Inside the Global Push to Ban Forever Chemicals

February 5, 2026 - By TFL

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What California’s ESG Rules Signal for Retail’s Future

What California’s ESG Rules Signal for Retail’s Future

February 2, 2026 - By TFL

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From Uncrustables to Beauty Dupes, Trader Joe’s Strategy Is Not Without Risk

From Uncrustables to Beauty Dupes, Trader Joe’s Strategy Is Not Without Risk

January 26, 2026 - By TFL

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From Family Drama to Trademark Issues: Inside Brand Beckham

From Family Drama to Trademark Issues: Inside Brand Beckham

January 21, 2026 - By TFL

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Five Below’s Dupe Economy Is Drawing Mounting IP Lawsuits

Five Below’s Dupe Economy Is Drawing Mounting IP Lawsuits

January 15, 2026 - By TFL

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Italian Court Drops Chiara Ferragni Influencer Marketing Fraud Case

Italian Court Drops Chiara Ferragni Influencer Marketing Fraud Case

January 14, 2026 - By TFL

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