All Legal articles
-
Article
Temu sued by Austrian trade association
Austrian retailers are trying to hold their own against the fast rising Chinese low priced online marketplace Temu.
-
Article
Rottefella wins another patent victory against Amer Sports
The Norwegian ski binding maker wins another case, barring Amer Sports’ Salomon and Atomic brands from selling Shift binding systems.
-
Article
Riddell faces patent suit over helmet technology
The US helmet manufacturer is being sued over claims of patent infringement related to its Speedflex and Axiom helmets, focusing on energy absorption technology.
-
Article
Well-known brand-name products surface on Shein
Major brands face scrutiny as their products appear on Shein, sparking environmental and ethical concerns.
-
News briefs
Adidas loses case over Thom Browne's four stripes
Thom Browne can use the design of four stripes, says the District Court of Nuremberg-Fürth.
-
Article
Rockport is sued by Skechers for alleged patent infringement
Skechers’ utility patent claims protecting innovations associated with its slip-in footwear technology.
-
Article
EU court upholds big Google fine
A European antitrust case dating back seven years comes to an end.
-
News briefs
Another call in the US to investigate Shein, Temu
This time it’s coming from an independent government agency.
-
News briefs
Authorities in Seoul discover toxic substances in Shein, Temu and AliExpress products
Hazardous chemicals were found in products, raising concerns about the safety standards on these platforms.
-
Article
US Department of Justice wins against Google
It remains unclear how the ruling might affect Google.
-
News briefs
Asics takes action in Cambodian factory incident
A recent accusation from an international human rights organization has highlighted potential violations of workers’ rights to unionize at a footwear factory in Cambodia. The factory in question is utilized by the Japanese sportswear company Asics.
-
News briefs
Lululemon accused of greenwashing
Lululemon is being sued over its Be Planet marketing campaign in a proposed class action lawsuit.
-
News briefs
Skechers sues L.L. Bean
Skechers has filed a lawsuit against Maine-based private retailer L.L. Bean, accusing it of allegedly copying a shoe design.
-
News briefs
Another shareholder lawsuit against Nike looming
Nike, along with President and CEO John Donahoe and CFO Matthew Friend, could be facing another class action lawsuit.
-
Article
The counterfeiting Olympics
About three months ago, French police raided at dawn and shut down 11 stores in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Ouen – site of a famous flea market and not far from the Stade de France. It is also one of three municipalities divvying up the 52 hectares of the Olympic ...
-
Article
Sanctions hamper Chinese sporting goods export to Russia
Sporting goods wholesalers in Russia started experiencing difficulties in making payments for Chinese goods, which takes a toll on the trade flows. The issue is not pressing yet, as the industry accumulated large stocks of goods in the key categories. Russia’s trade with China dropped by 9.9 percent in the ...
-
Article
Anti-synthetics group forms in US Congress
The Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus was established in the US House of Representatives on June 27. Among its founding members are Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Washington), Chellie Pingree (Maine), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (California), Grace Meng (New York), Julia Brownley (California) and Jerrold “Jerry” Nadler (New York) – all of whom belong to ...
-
Article
Brussels to close tax loopholes exploited by Chinese marketplaces
The European Union’s plan to impose import duties on low-priced goods could significantly impact fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu. Both companies, known for offering trendy clothing at rock-bottom prices, could face major challenges if the proposed tariffs come into force. Currently, the duty threshold is €150 in the EU and ...