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Adidas Sues Thom Browne Over Use of Stripes

The German sportswear brand continues to be aggressively litigious about defending its slanted three-striped logo, filing a suit in New York against the Zegna-owned brand after it said a mediation process that began in November 2020 failed to resolve the dispute.

Marketing

Adidas Sues Thom Browne Over Use of Stripes

The German sportswear brand continues to be aggressively litigious about defending its slanted three-striped logo, filing a suit in New York against the Zegna-owned brand after it said a mediation process that began in November 2020 failed to resolve the dispute.


Media

Port Authority Says Condé Nast’s Parent Advance Owes $9.6 Million in Manhattan Rent Dispute

The co-owner of the World Trade Center, where the publisher of Vogue and GQ is headquartered, said its owner Advance Publications now owes $9.6 million in rent.

Media

Port Authority Says Condé Nast’s Parent Advance Owes $9.6 Million in Manhattan Rent Dispute

The co-owner of the World Trade Center, where the publisher of Vogue and GQ is headquartered, said its owner Advance Publications now owes $9.6 million in rent.


Retail

Nike Requires Employees Return to Office in September

The sportswear giant announced in a memo to employees their office return will be part of a hybrid remote work model, where they are to work three

Retail

Nike Requires Employees Return to Office in September

The sportswear giant announced in a memo to employees their office return will be part of a hybrid remote work model, where they are to work three


Retail

Birkenstock Adds Rare Default Protection Clause in Bond Deal

German Sandal maker Birkenstock has included a rare term in its debt documents to protect itself from hedge funds who might be tempted to take it down to collect compensation.

Retail

Birkenstock Adds Rare Default Protection Clause in Bond Deal

German Sandal maker Birkenstock has included a rare term in its debt documents to protect itself from hedge funds who might be tempted to take it down to collect compensation.


Retail

Walmart Battles Kanye West Over Yeezy Logo

The retailer filed an objection over the musician designer’s new logo with the US Patent and Trademark Office, alleging the sun-like shape is too similar to its yellow “spark design” and could cause consumer confusion.

Retail

Walmart Battles Kanye West Over Yeezy Logo

The retailer filed an objection over the musician designer’s new logo with the US Patent and Trademark Office, alleging the sun-like shape is too similar to its yellow “spark design” and could cause consumer confusion.


Global Markets

China Fines Alibaba Record $2.8 Billion After Monopoly Probe

China slapped a record $2.8 billion fine on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. after an anti-monopoly probe found it abused its market dominance, as Beijing clamps down on its internet giants.

Global Markets

China Fines Alibaba Record $2.8 Billion After Monopoly Probe

China slapped a record $2.8 billion fine on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. after an anti-monopoly probe found it abused its market dominance, as Beijing clamps down on its internet giants.


Retail

To Sue or Not to Sue: Nike’s ‘Satan Shoe’ Conundrum

After a Brooklyn company sold 666 pairs of customised Nike Air Max 97s as ‘Satan Shoes’ in collaboration with queer rapper Lil Nas X, the sportswear giant sued to protect its brand. Was it the right move?

Retail

To Sue or Not to Sue: Nike’s ‘Satan Shoe’ Conundrum

After a Brooklyn company sold 666 pairs of customised Nike Air Max 97s as ‘Satan Shoes’ in collaboration with queer rapper Lil Nas X, the sportswear giant sued to protect its brand. Was it the right move?


China

A Record Fine for Alibaba Predicted Over Alleged Anti-Trust Breaches

Beijing’s antitrust regulators are considering levying a record fine against Alibaba, people with knowledge of the matter have told The Wall Street Journal.

China

A Record Fine for Alibaba Predicted Over Alleged Anti-Trust Breaches

Beijing’s antitrust regulators are considering levying a record fine against Alibaba, people with knowledge of the matter have told The Wall Street Journal.


Marketing

Alexander Wang Responds to Sexual Misconduct Accusations: ‘I Will Do Better’

The designer previously called the growing number of allegations ‘false, fabricated and mostly anonymous.’ Lisa Bloom, who represents 10 accusers, said her clients “are moving forward.”

Marketing

Alexander Wang Responds to Sexual Misconduct Accusations: ‘I Will Do Better’

The designer previously called the growing number of allegations ‘false, fabricated and mostly anonymous.’ Lisa Bloom, who represents 10 accusers, said her clients “are moving forward.”


China

Fendi Wins Chinese Court Judgement Against ‘Fake’ Stores

A court in Shanghai found in favour of Italian luxury brand Fendi this week, ruling in a retrial of the case that the brand should be compensated by Capital Outlets Commercial Development and Shanghai Yilang International Trade for trademark infringement and illicit competition, according to a report in Tencent News.

China

Fendi Wins Chinese Court Judgement Against ‘Fake’ Stores

A court in Shanghai found in favour of Italian luxury brand Fendi this week, ruling in a retrial of the case that the brand should be compensated by Capital Outlets Commercial Development and Shanghai Yilang International Trade for trademark infringement and illicit competition, according to a report in Tencent News.


China

China Exempts Almost All Imported Cosmetics From Animal Testing

The Chinese agency that regulates drugs and medical devices says imported ordinary cosmetics will no longer be tested on animals, as of May 1, according to a notice posted on the National Medical Products Administration website.

China

China Exempts Almost All Imported Cosmetics From Animal Testing

The Chinese agency that regulates drugs and medical devices says imported ordinary cosmetics will no longer be tested on animals, as of May 1, according to a notice posted on the National Medical Products Administration website.


China

Burberry Wins Injunction Against Chinese Copycat

Burberry has been granted a preliminary injunction against Xinboli Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, the owner of the Chinese brand Baneberry, for trademark infringement by a court in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou.

China

Burberry Wins Injunction Against Chinese Copycat

Burberry has been granted a preliminary injunction against Xinboli Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, the owner of the Chinese brand Baneberry, for trademark infringement by a court in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou.