Overview: The maker of Labubu dolls, Pop Mart, launches a trademark complaint against makers of dupe Lafufu dolls. How might consumer surveys address La-fuss? LaFACTS: The Rise of Fake Collectibles: Labubu and Lafufu Beijing-based toy...
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How Courts and Consumer Perception Shape Luxury Fashion IP – Boatkin vs Birkin
Overview: Sewing dissent: When bag makers incorporate the hardware and design of a Hermès bag, are they infringing on design trademarks? How might consumer surveys stitch together a case? Trademark infringement and intellectual property disputes...
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Dupe Culture Clash with Trademark Law
Overview: “Dupes” are more than just knockoffs; they’re a phenomenon. How might consumer surveys help mitigate the trademark clash between dupes and the original brands? What Are Dupes? Dupe is slang for “duplicate,” and it...
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Buc-ees and Barc-cees: Pit Stop Trademark Brawl
Overview: Beavers, Bulldogs, and brand confusion: What can the Buc-ee’s vs. Barc-ee’s lawsuit tell us about trademark infringement and the power of consumer perception? Beavers, Bulldogs, and Brand Confusion Buc-ee’s is a chain of mega-sized...
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Expert Spotlight: Dr. Molly Spencer
Dr. Molly Spencer is an expert in sensory science–the science of how things taste, smell, feel, sound, and look. She is also an expert in consumer science. Her expertise is called for anytime a client...
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