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Tory Burch handed 41.2 million dollars in counterfeit case

London - US designer Tory Burch has been awarded 41.2 million dollars (26.4 million pounds) in a trademark infringement lawsuit against Lin & J International Inc., after US District Judge Denis Cote's ruled in her favour. The company was ordered to pay the New-York based designer 38.9 million dollars in damages and 2.3 million dollars in...

Fashion

Lipsy resolves counterfeit case

British fashion label Lipsy has reached an agreement and will settle a counterfeit case against online retailer WantThatDress.co.uk, which stands accused of selling false products bearing the brand's designs. Lipsy is set to receive a five-figure sum as compensation from the Worcester-based etailer, according to Drapers. WantThatDress.co.uk took...

Fashion

Zara ordered to remove Harris Tweed from website

Fashion conglomerate Zara is no stranger to controversy. The collections, which walk a fine line by being 'inspired' by ready-to-wear brands, often contain design details that are 'directly interpreted' from the season's trends. It has often been whispered that Zara, a high street power house that doesn't advertise, uses its advertising budget...