All Legal articles – Page 4
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ArticleRottefella 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.
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ArticleRiddell 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.
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ArticleWell-known brand-name products surface on Shein
Major brands face scrutiny as their products appear on Shein, sparking environmental and ethical concerns.
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News briefsAdidas loses case over Thom Browne's four stripes
Thom Browne can use the design of four stripes, says the District Court of Nuremberg-Fürth.
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ArticleRockport is sued by Skechers for alleged patent infringement
Skechers’ utility patent claims protecting innovations associated with its slip-in footwear technology.
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ArticleEU court upholds big Google fine
A European antitrust case dating back seven years comes to an end.
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News briefsAnother call in the US to investigate Shein, Temu
This time it’s coming from an independent government agency.
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News briefsAuthorities 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.
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ArticleUS Department of Justice wins against Google
It remains unclear how the ruling might affect Google.
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News briefsAsics 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.
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News briefsLululemon accused of greenwashing
Lululemon is being sued over its Be Planet marketing campaign in a proposed class action lawsuit.
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News briefsSkechers 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.
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News briefsAnother shareholder lawsuit against Nike looming
Nike, along with President and CEO John Donahoe and CFO Matthew Friend, could be facing another class action lawsuit.
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ArticleThe 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 ...
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ArticleSanctions 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 ...
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ArticleAnti-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 ...
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ArticleBrussels 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 ...
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News briefsLululemon victorious in court against Nike
Once again, The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) sided with Lululemon and canceled claims in two Nike patents that cover methods for calculating fitness scores from sensor data. The board ruled five claims of patent number 10,188,930 and eight claims of patent number ...
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ArticleTrusTrace launches updated AI-powered forced labor prevention solution
Stockholm-based global SaaS company TrusTrace, which offers a unique product traceability and supply chain compliance platform for the fashion and retail industries, announced the launch of its updated, AI-powered Forced Labor Prevention (FLP) solution that will help brands proactively map supply chains, screen them for risk and efficiently collect evidence ...
