Fashion Law

Fashion Lawyer

What is Fashion Law?

Fashion Law as an area of law is very new with the first college level course being taught in 2006 and the first law school course taught in 2008. Fashion Law is not a single area of law but a compilation of laws which deals with the day-to-day business problems of the fashion industry. These laws include intellectual property, contracts, real estate, advertising, labor & employment, commercial sales and so on.

What Does It Mean To Be a Fashion Lawyer?

Fashion Lawyers are lawyers who specialize in the legal issues facing the fashion industry. They not only know the law, but also have a working knowledge of the business of fashion and be familiar with the business environment that their clients face. They are able to address the common legal and business issues which arise during the ordinary course of the fashion business.

Why Designers and Fashion Companies Need a Fashion Lawyer?

With the increasing complexity of the laws governing the fashion industry and fashion as a global business, it is important to have legal to help navigate the treacherous runways and avoid pitfalls like running afoul of FTC regulations and to deal with disruption in the market place by fast fashion and technology. The best legal advice will come from attorneys who have a solid grasp of the unique aspects of the fashion business.

Who are a Fashion Lawyer’s Clients?

Fashion Designers

Jewelry Designers

Manufactures

Models

Shoes Designers

Retail Stores

Textile Designers

Fashion Labels

Fashion Law Services

Starting & Launching a Fashion Line (Establishing a Company)

IP Protection of Fashion – Copyright and Trademark Evaluation, Registration and Maintenance

Review of Advertising and Marketing for FTC Compliance

FTC Compliance Review re Garment Labels

Commercial Agreements

Dispute Resolution

Brand Protection

Strategic General Counsel Services (legal department on the outside looking in)

Deal Negotiations

Licensing

Corporate Maintenance 

Contract Review and Drafting

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