Fashionably IP

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A potted history of the IP cases associated with the famous Crocs clog

2026-09-1716:32

Overview: Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the famous Crocs clog, when it was launched, why it became so successful and some of the intellectual property issues and cases associated with the famous clog. Timestamps: 1:44 - History of the development and launch of the well Crocs sandal or clog3:18 - The first one concerns trade mark law and is a relatively recent case in the UK, is it not6:45 - What was the Hearing Officer’s reasoning of this point?10:20 - Has design protection...

Social media influencers and liability in the world of fashion: The Georgia Aldridge case

2026-08-1323:00

Overview: Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis interview Theo Barclay of 4 New Square on the recent IPEC case of Fendi Italia SRL, Loewe S.A., Christian Dior Couture S.A, Celine S.A and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE against Rolo Fashion Limited and Georgia Aldridge regarding the sale of non-genuine branded fashion products by the social media influencer Georgia Aldridge. We delve into the facts of the case, how the enquiry as to damages was made, and some practical tips for brand owners a...

When is a design considered new and having individual character under UK and EU Design law?

2026-07-1614:44

Overview: Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss when EU Registered and Unregistered Designs and UK Supplemental Unregistered Design Rights are considered to be new and to have individual character. These are important concepts when considering the validity of such rights. Rebecca and Lee apply those concepts to two fashion IP cases. Timestamps: 2:21 - Can you explain what is meant by ‘new’ under UK and EU design law?3:58 - EU registered and unregistered design rights8:38 - Fashion cases11:28 -...

The Fashionably IP podcast reaches its 50th episode!

2026-06-1115:57

Overview: Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis began recording the Fashionably IP podcast back in May 2022 and have now produced and released fifty episodes. They have discussed and touched on multiple cases and issues relating to IP in the world of fashion. In this episode, they review the important concepts and cases, in their eyes, of the previous forty-nine episodes of the Fashionably IP podcast, adding some hindsight and new comments. Timestamps: 3: 25 - What subject has come up a lot on the pod...

What are the practical implications of the reform of EU Design Law coming into force on 1st July 2026?

2026-05-1415:49

Overview: Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis of HGF discuss the Phase II changes of EU Registered Design Law coming into force on 1st July 2026 and their impact on the world of fashion. There is a recap on the Phase I changes which came into force in May 2025 and a brief recap on the consultation on changes to UK design and copyright law which ended on 27th November 2025. Timestamps: 4:59 - What is the key change being introduced by the Phase II changes to the world of EU registered design pr...

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