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Judge Tosses Sol de Janeiro Trade Dress Claim Against MCoBeauty, With Leave to Amend
A federal court in New York dismissed Sol de Janeiro's trade dress infringement claim over MCoBeauty's packaging on Sept. 30, but gave the brand until Oct. 20 to refile, keeping its dupe lawsuit alive.
Runlayer Sues Rippling Over Alleged Copying of MCP Gateway Product
AI infrastructure startup Runlayer has filed a lawsuit against Rippling, accusing the HR software company of stealing its product idea after an extensive trial.
Fashion's Trademark Battles Intensify Over Colors, Patterns and Logos
Three trademark disputes emerged in a single week this July, reflecting a growing industry trend to treat colour palettes, patterns and logos as legally protected assets rather than mere design choices.
Louis Vuitton Wins ¥10.3 Million Trademark Suit Against Chinese Tea Chain Molly Tea
French luxury house Louis Vuitton secured a ¥10.3 million first-instance judgment against Chinese brand Molly Tea over a four-petal flower logo, a motif rooted in classical Chinese garden architecture.
MINISO Opens Permanent Gallery in Shanghai to Foster Original IP
MINISO has launched a permanent gallery in Shanghai as part of a strategic shift from licensed character merchandise to developing its own artists and original characters.