Re: Trademark Question - Fashion Design Problem

Subject: Re: Re: Trademark Question - Fashion Design Problem

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: There is a recent case dealing with this issue and Walmart. Walmart was sued for selling knock offs of clothing with a particular designed collar and style; Walmart lost the suit, had to pay damages, and was enjoined from selling that style. I do not have the citation of the suit, but my recollection is that they were sued under the Lanham act and the court found that they infringed on the orginal designer's trade dress: : : I'm a student doing a business law course. : : We've got a case study to do and one part : : involves the stealing of fashion designs : : between designers - we're unsure whether : : to try to frame our response in terms of : : copyright or trademark. We'd love some : : advice. : : Thanks, : : Elaine

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