Fashionably IP
The FashionablyIP podcast is a look at important and hot topics in the world of fashion and intellectual property. In the podcast, we review the latest intellectual property issues in fashion or discuss matters of IP which have impacted the world of fashion for years and have come up again and again. The podcast will consist of interviews, opinion pieces and case law discussions.The information in this podcast is not legal advice. If you have any questions concerning the issues raised please contact Rebecca Field at rfield@hgf.com or Lee Curtis at lcurtis@hgf.com.
Fashionably IP
Explaining IP fashion law through the humble trainer or sneaker
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HGF
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Season 3
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Episode 10
Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis start to discuss IP law in the fashion sector via a series of objects. The first object they will discuss is the humble trainer or sneaker. What IP rights apply to this form of footwear? Are there any particular IP rights most applicable to the sneaker or trainer? What special consumer issues and traits impact the protection of IP in the sneaker or trainer market?
Timestamps:
- 2:57 - Why is the sneaker market so important and why has it been the centre of some of the most interesting IP issues
- 4:50 - the possible core IP rights which apply to sneakers or trainers.
- 9:12 - are there any IP issues particular to the sneaker and trainer markets