April 17, 2026 Shutting up shop: what key legal developments are influ... Retail and hospitality businesses have entered 2026 under sustained financial pressure, with tight margins, rising employment costs and... Read more
April 1, 2026 The final chapter in Goyard v Fauré Le Page: heritage ... The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has now delivered its judgment in Goyard v Fauré Le Page, bringing to a close a... Read more
March 12, 2026 Leave me Malone - the scent of a name dispute Estée Lauder Europe LLC, Jo Malone Inc., and Jo Malone Limited have issued proceedings in the UK against Zara’s UK entity, ITX UK Ltd, as... Read more
February 24, 2026 Stevens & Bolton sponsors WTR Live: Brand Strategy ... We are pleased to announce that Stevens & Bolton is sponsoring WTR Live: Brand Strategy Summit Europe 2026, taking place in London on 4th... Read more
February 5, 2026 How the fashion trend cycle shapes effective IP strateg... In an industry where speed-to-market, trend responsiveness and distinctive aesthetics are everything, understanding how design law can... Read more
December 22, 2025 Riding the Wave: Dryrobe makes a splash in IPEC The IPEC judgement on 4 December 2025 in Dryrobe Ltd v Caesr Group Ltd t/a D-Robe Outdoors has provided rare insight into how to avoid... Read more
December 19, 2025 Heritage branding and deceptive marks: Goyard v Fauré ... Two French luxury leather-goods houses, Goyard and Fauré Le Page, are locked in a dispute over whether the French trade marks “Fauré Le... Read more
December 8, 2025 ASA cracks down on greenwashing in fashion advertising:... The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has recently banned adverts by three major fashion brands Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste for... Read more
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