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Bare Escentuals Battles Diversion to Mass Market
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Court of Appeals Affirms Ruling Against Polo Ralph Lauren
The battle over polo ponies has ended. The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed an…
In Brief: Taking on the SEC… Union Charges
The former chief merchandising officer for A?ropostale Inc. filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S…
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Diadora America Inc. and Diadora SpA filed a lawsuit against Skechers USA Inc. for alleged trademark…
Trademark Filings Among Companies Up in ’07
Two new reports from the World Intellectual Property Organization show strong increases in many fashion and…
In Brief: Senate Passes Andean Bill…
The Senate unanimously passed a 10-month extension of trade benefits for Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador…
NYC Conducts Major Chinatown Raid
More than 50 vendors in at least eight buildings targeted in massive counterfeiting crackdown.
TV the Next Frontier for Steve & Barry’s
Steve & Barry's, meet Laverne & Shirley. The Port Washington, NY-based retailer has a new source of…
Tarrant Files a Complaint Against American Rag Cie
Tarrant Apparel Group and its subsidiary, Private Brands Inc., filed a cross-complaint in Los Angeles…
Armory Scandal: Marc Jacobs Intl. in Bribery Probe
Marc Jacobs International is caught up in a bribery scandal involving its favorite show space, the 69th…
In Brief: Miller Layers Up… Senate Economic Plan Stalls
Now that her fall show has come and gone, Nicole Miller has another project - a four-year licensing deal with…
Stinn Trial Set to Commence
The trial of Bradley Stinn, former chief executive officer of Friedman's Inc. and its affiliate Crescent…
Raymond Chu Pleads Guilty In Tax Evasion Scheme Case
Raymond Chu, owner of a firm that does sewing work for couture companies, pled guilty to charges that he was…
Kaviar and Kind Ends 4-Year Run
Kaviar and Kind is ending its run after four years as an influential Los Angeles jewelry player.
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The value of intellectual property to a company is increasing as quickly as the threats to it, according to…