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AirWair alleged that Vans’ Gibson line of footwear infringes AirWair’s trademark and trade dress rights in its Dr. Martens line, causing a likelihood of confusion among US consumers.

On July 16, 2013, Peter Fonda, co-star, co-producer, and co-writer of the iconic film, Easy Rider, filed suit against Dolce & Gabbana in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles.

Selecting where to source manufacturing of fashion goods is not dependent on price alone. Companies looking to source need to be aware of consumer perceptions when selecting a sourcing territory.

Arent Fox Political Law partner Craig Engle was quoted by the New York Daily News on the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) approval of new rules implementing the Supreme Court’s recent DOMA decision.

Arent Fox Political Law partner Craig Engle was mentioned in a Bloomberg BNA Daily Executive Report article about a potential reversal by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) of a ruling that restricts political financial contributions from same-sex couples.

Last month, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York denied injunctive relief to clothing designer and retailer Saturdays Surf LLC for trademark infringement asserted against Kate Spade LLC.

Arent Fox LLP announced the expansion of its nationally recognized Real Estate practice with the addition of real estate finance partner David M. Martin.

As experienced members of the fashion industry can attest, trade matters such as duties and taxes, and other regulations can have a huge impact on global sales and sourcing decisions.