Fashion Law | New York Law Journal

Halston: A Lesson in Licensing

A healthy licensing program, carefully curated by responsible brand owners, can elevate a brand to a formidable multihyphenate while anchoring it through the fickle winds of retail.

Growing Use of Smart Fabrics Brings New Legal Issues

In addition to manufacturing regulations, fashion designers will need to be compliant with regulatory requirements such as labelling, recycling, health and product safety.

Intellectual Property and Fashion Design: Protection and Enforcement

A wide range of designs may be eligible for protection under three main IP categories, namely patent, trademark and copyright, and these may be complementary and effective when used together.

Beauty and Justice: How Brands Targeting Women of Color Can Assess Their Risks

Advertising your product as being truly “clean” or authentically addressing needs of diverse populations isn’t without risk. This article discusses what brands should know about their supply chains, advertising claims and partnerships.

Protecting Fashion in the Metaverse

New technologies are forcing brand owners to implement registration and enforcement strategies to protect their intellectual property rights in the metaverse.