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14 August 2023

Series 3, Episode 4: Parody Fashion Brands: Trade Mark Law Perspective Across The US, UK, And EU (Podcast)

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HGF is one of Europe's largest firms of intellectual property specialists in Europe, with 21 offices across the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Ireland. The firm's trade mark attorneys, patent attorneys and IP solicitors provide an integrated IP solution for clients.
Welcome to Series 3, Episode 4 of HGF's Fashionably IP podcast. In this podcast we talk about parody fashion brands and whether there are any differences...
Worldwide Intellectual Property

Episode Description

Welcome to Series 3, Episode 4 of HGF's Fashionably IP podcast. In this podcast we talk about parody fashion brands and whether there are any differences in the approach to them in the US, UK, and EU from a trade mark law perspective. Has a recent decision in the US on parody brands brought the various approaches closer together?

Timestamps:

  • 02.25: Bad spaniels branded dog chew - the Jack Daniels case
  • 04:04: Why are parody brands popular in the world of fashion?
  • 05:26: Reputable fashion brands
  • 07:04: Do free use provisions come into consideration for parody fashion brands?
  • 07:55: Can you have a parody defence under copy right law in the UK and the EU?
  • 08:40: Key takeaways

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