Indonesia Fashion Week: Bad Timing
Last year I was very much engulfed in the IFW 2012, this year I attended a few shows. The concept is good and you will find every local Indie brand under one roof. There are a lot of runway shows and an award for the most promising young designer. Unfortunately, IFW ...
It's 2013, The Year of Fun
Yes, I know, a bit late, but late than never! It is 2013 and I am in a jam. Do you feel like that as well? What's all this cheer about? This is the year I turn the big 3-0 (Yes, I hyphenate it, so it doesn't look as big ...
Ethnic Fabric: IKAT
I recently attended the Trade Expo in Indonesia. I am always amazed at the talent available in this country. One of which is the talent of making ikat. I am in love with this hand woven fabric. It is so versatile and durable. For a great overview of this fabric ...
The Ladies of Fashion Law
AsianFashionLaw was recently featured on the popular fashion law blog - B.A.F.F.L.E.D. I am so happy that I was included. Many thanks to Victoria and congratulations to all the wonderful ladies who are helping to make this niche so beautiful. From your legal fashionista,
Knockoffs Can Spark Innovation?
A new book by Kal Raustiala and Christopher Sprigman, captivated us recently. The book challenges the accepted notion that imitation is wrong. Regarding fashion, the duo found that copying actually allows the fashion industry to set trends and motivate consumers to buy more clothes. What is Innovation? Innovation is the creation of ...
Intellectual Property Rights in Asia: Updates from Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore
in FeaturedJapan The Intellectual Property High Court in Tokyo recently heard the case of Perfetti Van Melle S. p.A. v Rakuten Co. Ltd. The court addressed the issue of whether Rakuten, a website organised like an “internet mall”, having numerous independent stores and dealers, could be liable for trademark infringement committed by those stores. The court … Read More
Why You Need a Social Media Policy
in Fashion IncubatorLet’s face it – social media is popular and whether you know it or like it, your employees are on it. Some businesses simply prohibit their employees from going on social network sites while at work. This is not realistic, especially with the increase of smart phones in Asia. I don’t think prohibition is the … Read More
Intellectual Property Developments in Asia: Korea
in FeaturedThe Korea-US Free Trade Agreement was recently ratified by both countries. Following this, the Korean government amended the Korean Patent Act. Patent Term Adjustment The amended Korean Patent Act allows a patent term to be extended to compensate for unreasonable delays during the prosecution of a patent, where the delay is caused by the Korean … Read More
China IP Conundrum Continues: Louis Vuitton v Newera Enterprises Company Limited
in FeaturedIntellectual property issues in China have made headline numerous times this year. Popular brands such as Apple, Michael Jordan and Hermes (to name a few) have experienced just how interesting enforcing trademarks in China can be. Louis Vuitton is now having a hard time with intellectual property infringement in China. LVMH is the well known trademark of the … Read More
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Indonesia Fashion Week: Bad Timing
95 days ago - Vanity CoutureLast year I was very much engulfed in the IFW 2012, this year I attended a few shows. The concept is good and you will find every local Indie brand under one roof. There are a lot of runway shows and an award for the most promising young designer. Unfortunately, IFW 2012 did not get … Read More
It’s 2013, The Year of Fun
120 days ago - The Fashion LawyerYes, I know, a bit late, but late than never! It is 2013 and I am in a jam. Do you feel like that as well? What’s all this cheer about? This is the year I turn the big 3-0 (Yes, I hyphenate it, so it doesn’t look as big as the word sounds), and … Read More
Ethnic Fabric: IKAT
213 days ago - Fashion IncubatorI recently attended the Trade Expo in Indonesia. I am always amazed at the talent available in this country. One of which is the talent of making ikat. I am in love with this hand woven fabric. It is so versatile and durable. For a great overview of this fabric visit here. At the Trade … Read More
The Ladies of Fashion Law
239 days ago - Notable MentionsAsianFashionLaw was recently featured on the popular fashion law blog – B.A.F.F.L.E.D. I am so happy that I was included. Many thanks to Victoria and congratulations to all the wonderful ladies who are helping to make this niche so beautiful. From your legal fashionista,
Knockoffs Can Spark Innovation?
281 days ago - The Fashion LawyerA new book by Kal Raustiala and Christopher Sprigman, captivated us recently. The book challenges the accepted notion that imitation is wrong. Regarding fashion, the duo found that copying actually allows the fashion industry to set trends and motivate consumers to buy more clothes. What is Innovation? Innovation is the creation of better … Read More
The US Warns Laos: Get Your IP Act Together!
287 days ago - The Fashion LawyerThe US is demanding that Laos speed up the process to make their intellectual property law clearer before the country becomes a member of the WTO. Laos hopes to become a WTO member by the end of this year (2012). Even though the US voted for Laos to become a member of the WTO, it … Read More
Intellectual Property Rights in Asia: Updates from Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore
289 days ago - Featured, The Fashion LawyerJapan The Intellectual Property High Court in Tokyo recently heard the case of Perfetti Van Melle S. p.A. v Rakuten Co. Ltd. The court addressed the issue of whether Rakuten, a website organised like an “internet mall”, having numerous independent stores and dealers, could be liable for trademark infringement committed by those stores. The court … Read More
Why You Need a Social Media Policy
289 days ago - Fashion Incubator, Featured, The Fashion LawyerLet’s face it – social media is popular and whether you know it or like it, your employees are on it. Some businesses simply prohibit their employees from going on social network sites while at work. This is not realistic, especially with the increase of smart phones in Asia. I don’t think prohibition is the … Read More