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Fashion Law Network

Kasia Zebrowska-Trauben MBA., Esq.

Welcome to Fashion Law Network! I am a patent attorney at Caldwell Law, the go-to firm for patent filers. This is a monthly podcast where I will be discussing fashion related legal news and lawsuits. If you would like to learn more about my firm, visit caldwellip.com. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

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00:38:43

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Fashion Law Network ·

2023/05/31

This episode is all about the world of beauty pageants with a legal spin. This episode features a very special guest, Caitlin Machol, a former Miss USA contestant and Miss Wisconsin titleholder. I begin the episode by providing some background information on the famous, Miss USA, Miss Universe and Miss America pageants, then I discuss and analyze a few lawsuits the organizations have been involved with. Finally, Caitlin provides lots of inside beauty pageant information such as the various fashion

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00:28:07

The Rise and Fall of Intermix

Fashion Law Network ·

2023/05/01

This episode is all about the luxury multi-designer retail store, Intermix and their recent store closings. I begin the episode with a brief history of the Intermix company which begins in 1993, then I discuss the change in owners of the Intermix company including the acquisition by a private equity firm and a discussion of private equity firms and takeover implications. At the end of the episode, I provide my legal analysis and discussion of a recent lawsuit filed against the Intermix company

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00:25:19

Parody or Infringement? No Laughing Matter

Fashion Law Network ·

2023/03/27

This episode is all about trademark parodies in the context of fashion law. I begin this episode with a brief background of trademark law and the parody defense, next I discuss a few intellectual property parody lawsuits involving Louis Vuitton (Louis Vuitton v. Haute Diggity Dog , Louis Vuitton v. My Other Bag , Louis Vuitton v. MGA Entertainment ). I conclude the episode by providing my legal analysis of the recent trademark parody lawsuit which made it all the way to the Supreme Court involving

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00:21:43

Is Secondhand Luxury Still on Fire?

Fashion Law Network ·

2023/02/27

The RealReal lit the fuse in the secondhand luxury market sector but is the fire dying down now? On this episode I discuss the current state of the secondhand luxury market including a brief background of unique The RealReal business model and provide my legal analysis and discussion of an interesting securities lawsuit that The RealReal was recently embroiled with. Thank you listening, enjoy! Episode Notes: 1. Sanders v. RealReal Inc., 5:19-cv-07737 (N.D. Cal.)

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00:22:53

Luxury Acquisitions

Fashion Law Network ·

2023/01/30

This episode is all about the recent mergers and acquisitions in the luxury fashion space, namely, the Farfetch company and their acquisition of the Yoox-Net-a-Porter Group (YNAP). On this episode, I discuss the history and brief biography of the owner and founder of the Farfetch company and their business model along with other notable, recent luxury fashion house acquisitions. Finally, I discuss and analyze a recent trademark infringement lawsuit which Farfetch was embroiled in. Don't forget to

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00:21:42

Interview with a USPTO Director

Fashion Law Network ·

2022/12/01

This is a special episode featuring Mr. Andrei Iancu, the former director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). We begin our discussion with a background and interesting details about the USPTO, the launch of the Council For Innovation Promotion and the value of patents. Then we discuss the recent controversial anti-patent remarks made by Elon Musk and the landmark Supreme Court case bearing my guest's name, Iancu v. Brunetti, which was decided during Mr. Iancu's time at the

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00:22:17

Dolce & Banana?

Fashion Law Network ·

2022/10/30

This episode is all aboutthe Dolce & Gabbana fashion house. I begin with a brief history of the brand and then discuss patent and trademark law in relation to Dolce & Gabbana. I end the episode with my legal analysis and discussion of a trademark infringement situation involving Dolce & Gabbana versus a store called Dolce & Banana! Enjoy and thank you for listening. The Fashion Law Network podcast and statements made are for entertainment purposes only and are not legal advice. If

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00:29:53

Neiman Marcus for the Win

Fashion Law Network ·

2022/09/27

How is luxury department store Neiman Marcus thriving when most department stores are struggling at unprecedented levels? I answer this question and much more on this episode. I also provide my legal analysis, discussion and update on the Neiman Marcus legal battle with (now closed) hedge fund Marble Ridge Capital. Episode Notes: 1. Marble Ridge Capital LP v. Neiman Marcus Group Inc., et al, DC-18-18371 (116TH Judicial Circuit (Dallas)) 2. Neiman Marcus Group Inc., v. Simon Property Group Inc.

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00:21:36

Symphony of Scents

Fashion Law Network ·

2022/08/29

This episode is all aboutthe world of luxury fragrances with a focus on the famous Chanel No. 5 perfume. I begin with a brief history of the Chanel No. 5 perfume then discuss various forms of legal protection for fragrances and end the episode with a legal analysis of a recent lawsuit centering on the Chanel No. 5 perfume. Episode Notes: 1. Chanel v. Love Story No. 9 2. Civil Judgment No. 319 [2021], Final, Civil, Shaanxi of the High People's Court of Shaanxi Province.The ruling is accessiblehere,

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00:24:42

War Of The Red Soled Stilettos

Fashion Law Network ·

2022/07/31

This episode is all aboutthe luxury fashion house of Christian Louboutin. I begin with some brief history of the Louboutin fashion house, then discuss patents and trademarks in relation to Louboutin. Finally, I discuss and provide a legal analysis of the landmark lawsuit over the red soled stilettos initiated by Christian Louboutin against Yves Saint Laurent. Enjoy and thank you for listening! The Fashion Law Network podcast and statements made are for entertainment purposes only and are not legal

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00:25:15

Cartier Love

Fashion Law Network ·

2022/06/28

This episode is all aboutthe luxury jewelry house of Cartier. I begin with some brief history of the Cartier fashion house, then discuss trademark and trade dress law in relation to Cartier. Finally, I discuss and provide a legal analysis of the new lawsuit initiated by Cartier and Amazon against various influencers attempting to sell allegedly counterfeit Cartier jewelry. Enjoy and thank you for listening! The Fashion Law Network podcast and statements made are for entertainment purposes only and

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00:22:28

Signature Balmain

Fashion Law Network ·

2022/05/29

This episode is all about the Balmain fashion house. I begin with some recent Balmain news and then provide a brief history of the fashion house. Next, I discuss and analyze a few interesting patents and trademarks owned by Balmain. Finally, I provide my legal analysis of two intellectual property lawsuits that Balmain has been embroiled in. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

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00:23:00

Post Pandemic Luxury Boom

Fashion Law Network ·

2022/05/01

This episode is all aboutthe post pandemic luxury sales boom many stores are currently experiencing, with a focus on famed American department store, Saks Fifth Avenue.Enjoy and thank you for listening. Episode notes: 1. Giordano v. Saks Inc., 1:20-cv-00833, (E.D.N.Y.) 2. Beauty Holdings LLC, d/b/a The Salon Project By Joel Warren v. Saks & Company LLC et al

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00:25:04

Magic Missoni

Fashion Law Network ·

2022/03/25

This episode is all about the Missoni fashion house.I begin with some brief history of Missoni, then I discuss the concept of patent inventorship and analyze some interesting patents and trademarks that Missoni owns. Finally, I provide my legal analysis of a situation where a non-inventor filed and obtained a design patent for a very popular it bag, a cautionary tale of sitting on your intellectual propertyrights! Episode Notes: 1. American Bar Association article "Employee Inventors and Patent

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00:25:18

Dark Side of Luxury Fashion: Counterfeiting Horror...

Fashion Law Network ·

2022/02/28

This episode is all aboutluxury fashion counterfeiting. I provide some background information about the world of counterfeiting and discuss the latest U.S. Intellectual Property and Counterfeit Goods— Landscape Review of Existing/Emerging Research document. Then, I provide my legal analysis of three recent luxury counterfeit-centric lawsuits. Finally, I discuss the fascinating new blockchain technology (Aura Blockchain Consortium) aimed at stopping counterfeit luxury goods. Enjoy and thank you for

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00:36:27

Cult of Hermes

Fashion Law Network ·

2021/12/27

This episode is all about the Hermes fashion house featuring a special guest, Cheryl, a fellow patent attorney and Hermes connoisseur. Cheryl and I are fascinated by the fact that Hermes rarely advertises but remains one of the top performing luxury fashion houses, they even surpassed their usual sales during the covid pandemic! Cheryl and I discuss the possible reasons for this, Hermes' extremely unique business method, intellectual property and much more.

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00:26:20

Chloe: Neo Couture Cool

Fashion Law Network ·

2021/11/17

This episode is all about the Chloe luxury fashion house.I begin with some history of Chloe and Richemont, then discuss the interesting patents and trademarks owned by the fashion house and then discuss and analyze Chloe's recent B-Corp Certification. Finally, I discuss and analyze a trademark infringement and counterfeiting lawsuit that Chloe was recently embroiled in. Episode Notes: 1. Link to Article " B Corp certification won’t guarantee companies really care for people, planet

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00:27:35

Chanel vs. The Secondary Market

Fashion Law Network ·

2021/10/06

And just like that...I'm back with season 4 of the podcast series! This episode is about yet another trademark infringement lawsuit Chanel is embroiled in involving a secondary market reseller, an independent US based jewelry company which was selling jewelry using repurposed Chanel buttons. I also discuss the first sale doctrine and the various patents and trademarks that the Chanel fashion house owns. Episode Notes: 1. Chanel, Inc. v. Shiver and Duke, LLC, et al., 1:21-cv-01277 (SDNY).

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00:26:50

Prada Please

Fashion Law Network ·

2021/06/15

This episode is all about the Prada fashion house. I begin with some history of Prada, then discuss the interesting patents and trademarks owned by Prada and then discuss and analyze a European trademark infringement case involving the Prada trademark and an Indonesian company seeking to trademark “The Rich Prada”. Finally, I discuss and analyze an unusual ongoing lawsuit that Prada is embroiled in , Caporicci v. Prada, concerning a battle over alligator hatchlings. Episode Notes: 1. Prada SA v

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00:40:48

All Things NFT (through the lens of a patent lawyer)

Fashion Law Network ·

2021/05/12

This episode is all aboutNFT, non-fungible tokens featuring a special guest, California based patent attorney and NFT legal expert, Irene Lee. For the past 20 years she has focused her practice on all aspects of intellectual property, including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and right of publicity. I begin the episode with a brief definition of key NFT terms and then discuss my journey into the NFT purchasing landscape. During my discussion with Irene we learn about the various

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