Course: Business Law and the Fashion Industry

The IP of a fashion brand company (e.g., patent, trademark) is generally used by the fashion brand company itself. However, in specific situations, a fashion brand company may license their …

According to the US Patent and Trademark Office (2015), a patent grants IP rights to an inventor, including “the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or …

It is not unusual for individuals in the fashion industry to want to start a new business, that is, they want to be entrepreneurs. According to dictionary.com (2018), an entrepreneur …

Let’s uncover what partnerships are and the advantages and disadvantages thereof. At times, two or more people want to join forces in owning a business. In these cases, a partnership …

The sole proprietorship is a common business entity in which an individual, the sole proprietor, owns the business and its property. Indeed, from a legal perspective, the sole proprietor or …

The fashion industry is global in nature with many fashion companies operating around the world. Within this global context are laws and regulations concerning international expansion and trade that affect …