“Lulu lemon’s Vs. Calvin
Klein”
Reviewing
this case on copyrights Luluemon’s is suing Calvin Klein for copycatting its
active wear “Astro” Yoga Pants
collection. As we are aware, in
today’s fashion industry it is hard to sue a company for patent or copyrights
infringement. However today we have seen that numerous companies have taken the
step to make this issue know that if done they are taken action. I find that these cases are creating an
evolving trend block. Think about it, if more companies start suing other
fashion companies and designers then every season new and advance market trends
will start to decline. The Fashion industry is one of the leading industry and
with new ideas and creativity our market grows. If companies can’t keep up with
change then all the wars and lawsuits over whom copycatting their lines will be
unnecessary. However I can relate to Lululemon’s wanting to set a standard on
what is right but this lawsuit will result in nothing, unless we as consumers
have the government dictates what we wear.
“Navajo Nation Vs. Urban
Outfitters clothing line”
“The
Navajo Nation filed lawsuit against Urban Outfitters of the use of the Navajo
name on clothing. This as we know is called trademark infringement in the use
of the Navajo name and trademark of its popular clothing and fashion items.
Some of the controversial items in the Navajo line included panties and a
liquor flask”. After reviewing this case I can understand the Navajo concerns
regarding Urban Outfitters line and how it has infringe on its name and
culture. However I give urban outfitter credit for coming up which such great
collection and its creativity and feel that both parties can come to some form
of agreement. Yes, They did trademark infringe upon the name, but in this case it
seem to me that its more about the culture and it concerns for usage of the Tribes
name without permission. If Urban Outfitters gave the tribe some form of
recognition with the collection I believe the lawsuit would be avoided. However
there is a lot of money to be made from this collection and maybe wise for
Urban Outfitter to put together a contract giving the tribe recognition and a
percentage of it sales to one of its foundation. This is just my opinion.
“Will. I. Am Gets Sued for
2Million For Fashion Fall Out”
Black
Eyed Peas star Will. I. AM, allegedly broke a contract with I. AM. Clothing. They
are suing him for 2 million dollars.
The company claims that the performer had a contract with them until
2016; well the performer claims that the contract was over and done with. Well
if the contract was signed in 2010 and expires in 2016 then the artist is
liable and this is considered a breach of contract. I.AM.Clothing stated that
the artist agreed to loan is name for Marketing and design purposes. Companies
investing millions of dollars in endorsement deals with artists, found that
many performers tend to back out of contracts that ultimately put the company
in financial risks and hardship. I feel that Will. I. AM is responsible for
backing out of this contract and should pay the 2 million if he signed on to
the terms and agreements listed in the contract.
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