Wednesday, May 09, 2018

Do not Copy My Puffy White Shirt: Intellectual Property Rights and Fashion Industry

Do not Copy My Puffy White Shirt: Intellectual Property Rights and Fashion Industry
Versace’s medusa motif, the Vera Wang wedding dress, Louis Vuitton handbag, Louboutin red sole heels – all these are products of applied intellectual creativity and skill in the fashion industry. No one doubts the tremendous value of intellectual capital to the creation and marketing of products in the fashion industry, be it high fashion or ready-to-wear.

Yet many small and medium-sized enterprises pay little attention, if any, to protecting such intellectual assets. In the current business environment, the primary source of competitive advantage for all businesses, including those in the fashion industry, is innovation and original creative expressions.

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