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		<title>Pamela Love vs. Urban Outfitters: Copyright Infringement by Free People</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Famous jewelry designer, Pamela Love has had her pieces featured in Vogue and Elle magazine. But to her surprise Urban Outfitters has also been featuring her jewelry! Yep good &#8216;ol Urban Outfitters has been &#8220;inspired&#8221; by what we fashion lawyers like to call the &#8220;L&#8217;infringement.&#8221; Good thing for Pamela Love, she registered the two pieces at dispute ( a Small Bear Ring and a Ridged Cuff Bracelet) with the Federal government. ( contact me if you have questions)
Urban Outfitters and its subsidiary Free People were infatuated with Pamela Love&#8217;s jewelry ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2012/05/fashion-lawpamela-love-vs-urban-outfitters/</link>
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		<title>Tumblr sued by Perfect 10 for copyright infringment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The implications of this lawsuit could send shock waves to Pinterest, Flickr and other image hosting sites. Perfect 10, an adult entertainment company ( not worth visiting), alleges that Tumblr failed to respond to repeated requests for takedowns of their copyrighted photographs. In addition Perfect 10 states that “Tumblr employees have posted infringing content to Tumblr’s servers to help start the business.”
In addition to pornographic material Tumblr is full of photo&#8217;s that are copyright protected. Remember that the right to reproduce copyright protected work must be given by the copyright ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2012/05/tumblr-sued-by-perfect-10-for-copyright-infringment/</link>
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		<title>Even Hip Hop can catch a cold: Kanye sippin&#8217; Theraflu</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Now we&#8217;ve been experiencing some awesome weather this Spring season, nonetheless cold season is not over according to Hip Hop mogul Kanye West. Kanye&#8217;s new tune;&#8221;Theraflu; &#8220;relates&#8221; to the over-the-counter product used to help relieve cold and flu symptoms that millions of consumers rely on. Is this the beginning of a legal cold for Kanye West, (being that he has a new beau) or does the cough medicine enjoy the free advertising?
The issue here is whether a company will take affirmative steps to break an association with a celebrity when it wants to ensure  ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2012/04/even-hip-hop-can-catch-a-cold-kanye-sippin-theraflu/</link>
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		<title>7 Networking tips for a career in Fashion, Entertainment &amp; anything else</title>
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What I always find is missing is the most important networking tool FACE TO FACE INTERACTION. Whether it&#8217;s a film maker, comedian, fashion designer or model I work with creative people of all kind and I hear the same complaint from everyone, that they need more exposure. Although they have a website/blog, LinkedIn profile, Facebook page, twitter etc. they feel nothing is getting them closer to where they want to be in their career. What I always find is missing is the most important networking tool FACE TO FACE INTERACTION.
I ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2012/03/top-7-networking-tips-fashion-and-entertainment-industry/</link>
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		<title>Herve Leger Sues Stretta in Trade Dress Lawsuit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Trade dress infringement getting on BCBG&#8217;s last HERVE. ( Herve Leger that is) Talk about messing with a bigwig, Stretta Moda, a clothing line sold through various retailers, Revolve and Devine just to name a few,  has been manufacturing precisely the same style Trade dress as originally manufactured by Herve Leger Bandage Dress.  Since, the early 90&#8242;s Herve Leger (now owned by BCBG MaxAzria) has continuously featured their unique Trade Dress known as the &#8220;Bandage Dress&#8221; in their seasonal fashion shows (worn by many celebs singer Cassie is featured to ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2012/03/herve-leger-sues-stretta-in-trade-dress-lawsuit/</link>
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		<title>Fashion star FLOP or Success?</title>
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The demand for fashion designers will remain at a high because consumers seek the latest forecasted trends. We want to look, breathe and feel like we are a part of elite fashion. Consumers want what’s “HOT”, fresh, innovative and to be quite frank we want what the celebrities are wearing. How would you like to have your dream as a designer turned into a reality? To have your designs featured in the world’s top retailers for America to buy?
NBC kicked off the spring season with a Fashion MUST WATCH tonight! ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2012/03/fashion-star-flop-or-sucess/</link>
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		<title>Flowers and Fashion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As spring approaches. I am not only excited for the warm weather and beautiful flowers; I am also very excited for all of the new fashion that is upon us.  As spring arrives so do new trends.  Some trends that I know I am going to be wearing this spring are cloudy pastels, bright colors, floral textures, and sheer.
In Chanel’s 2012 ready-to-wear spring collection, the models were dressed in many of these trends.  My favorite is (left) a model wearing a two tone pastel pink textured top.  The top looks ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2012/02/flowers-and-fashion/</link>
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		<title>Cancelled Lady Gaga performance makes Russian Music TV sue for $1.5M</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Russian media holding UTV, which owns Muz-TV  (Russian version of MTV) , has filed a $1.8 million lawsuit with a Miami court, claiming losses from Miami based New Wave Entertainment ( NWE ) over a canceled appearance at Moscow Music Awards by popular singer Lady Gaga. (read complaint below)
NWE Talent  Entertainment claimed that they could get Lady Gaga &#38; Akon to perform at the awards show for the a down payment of $1.5 Million!
&#8220;ZAO TV Service (Muz-TV) and the American NWE Talent Agency &#38; Management Company reached agreement that the ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2012/02/cancelled-lady-gaga-performance-makes-russian-music-tv-sue-for-1-5m/</link>
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		<title>Shamballa Jewels fights to stop Trademark infringement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Shamballa Jewels has sued online retailers  Bling Jewelry, Ejeweler.com, overstockjeweler.com and its CEO Elena Castenada for falsely designating their goods as celebrity inspired Shamballa Jewels. You might have noticed Shamballa Jewels bracelets , Jay Z wore it at Watch the Throne tour, it is worn by style heavyweights like Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino Garavani, Boris Becker and even Ozzy Osbourne. In the accessory fashion law complaint, shown below, defendants are accused of falsely using the Shamballa mark on counterfeit goods which has caused unfair competition.
There are an onslaught of new jewelry ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2012/01/shamballa-jewels-bracelet-lawsuit-trademark-bling-jewelry/</link>
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		<title>Pink N Yellow vs. Black and Yellow</title>
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Max Gregory Warren (stage name Maxamillion) has filed lawsuit against Cameron Jabril Thomaz &#8220;Wiz Khalifa&#8221; for copyright infringement in Pennsylvania Eastern District court. Warren registered his song &#8220;Pink N Yellow&#8221; and received copyright certification in Feb. 2008 (see exhibit A in complaint below). Listen to Pink N Yellow here Allegedly the tune in Khalifa&#8217;s Black and Yellow is derived from the Warren&#8217;s melody in Pink N Yellow.
Simply stated once you own the copyright to a musical work, others must get yourr permission before they create a work derived from you ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2012/01/max-warren-pink-n-yellow-wiz-khalifa-copyright-infringement/</link>
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		<title>Top Ten posts of 2011</title>
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Thank you so much for following Fame Appeal legal blog. I appreciate your support as this blawg is nearing its second anniversary next month. Graduating law school and becoming a lawyer has really made 2011 a special year for me. How has 2011 been a special year for you? I have many things in store for 2012 that I am sure you will enjoy. I always love to get to know my readers so keep in touch, follow me via twitter @fameappeal or you can shoot me an e-mail at ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/12/top-ten-fashion-law-entertainment-law-articles-of-2011/</link>
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		<title>Party Dress Code: Sparkle and Shine</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When running out the door this holiday season, make sure you are ready to light up the night.  Heading out to parties and dinners, no woman should leave her home without a little sparkle.  This holiday season sparkle is definitely in and seen everywhere in women’s wardrobes; from handbags, to dresses and even down to shoes, some glitter can make an outfit.  A little sparkle is an amazing way to help you look stylish and stand out in a crowd.  It is important though that you use sparkle in the ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/12/what-dress-to-wear-for-new-years-2012-holiday-party/</link>
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		<title>Scarf Appeal: Mix and Match</title>
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The Fame Appeal scarf gives many options of wear-ability.  Men, dare you pair this with an oxford shirt, some cords and funky tennis shoes?  Women, use this to dress down an oh too serious dress or add polish to a plain tee and flared jeans.  However you chose to wear your scarf, you always have the option to portray your own unique style.
We have put together a contemporary collection of designer pieces paired with the Gamechanger  scarf color combination of teal and rich purple.  While this look is mainly neutrals, ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/12/scarf-appeal-mix-and-match/</link>
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		<title>Wiz Khalifa royalties up in smoke</title>
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In a distribution deal gone bad Babygrande Records owes it at least $200,000 in royalties for promoting rapper Wiz Khalifa&#8217;s 2009 album &#8220;Deal or No Deal,&#8221; which has sold more than 100,000 copies. Malbon Brothers Farms, (btw gr8 company to work for) a marketing firm, says it signed an agreement with Babygrande Records in May 2009 to distribute &#8220;Dopium,&#8221; an album by a Wu-Tang Clan member.
The agreement provided that Babygrande (who needs to update their website) would pay Malbon Brothers 90 percent of net profits from the commercial use of &#8220;Dopium.&#8221; ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/12/wiz-khalifa-royalties-babygrande-malbonfarms/</link>
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		<title>Michael Kors Intern discusses Kors: Fall Collection 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kors does it again with his 2012 Pre-Fall collection.  Not all designers take part in the Pre-Fall action but in an article by Nicole Phelps Kors explains that it is the best season for him to design for his business; it’s the season-less season. [i]  The collection is packed with outwear staples that fit both the New Yorker and the Hollywood minded.   The CFDA designer continues to excite trendsetters everywhere with his textures of Mongolian fur, leather, and silver sequined patterns.   And plaid, well it has found its comeback in ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/12/michael-kors-intern-discusses-kors-fall-collection-2012/</link>
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		<title>Store is Open! Made in USA Fame Appeal Fashion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fame Appeal brand makes its debut with an American-made collection of scarves available  in six color combinations. (Yes ladies and gentlemen I have returned to my fashion designing roots!) Each scarf is designed to be worn by men and women and at nearly seven feet long, allow for wrapping in many different ways. I have gone to great lengths to find a fabric that is as soft and warm as natural fibers but as durable as synthetics. Assembled in the NYC, NJ and Philadelphia, in an effort to promote apparel ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/12/made-in-usa-fame-appeal-clothing/</link>
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		<title>Nicole Miller Dress and Bloggers Event!</title>
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Not only do we have a Nicole Miller dress review we also went to the her Philadelphia store for a blogger event!  First, a little style for ya: Heads will turn at your holiday gatherings with this Nicole Miller cobalt dress (as seen above). The juxtaposition of the casual drapery style and the silky quality makes this an irresistible purchase, (not to mention how comfortable this looks).  Why pull out that overdone, skintight number in the back of your wardrobe when you can make a real style statement.
Next, I recently ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/12/nicole-miller-dress-and-bloggers-event/</link>
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		<title>Fashion Models Legal Protection &#8211; Modeling Law</title>
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The Victoria’s Secret fashion show aired last night on CBS and as usual it is always a spectacle of physical and artistic perfection. I thought it would be befitting to dedicate this post to legal protection for fashion models both in an agency and freelance.  A fashion model uses his/her appearance and natural chemistry to sell goods or services. Often times Models feel they are getting the short end of the bargain and I thought the following may help out.
1. Things you should pay attention to when signing a modeling ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/11/fashion-models-legal-protection-modeling-law/</link>
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		<title>Ultimate Fight for Expression</title>
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The usual expression of Ultimate Fighting is tight fitting Affliction t-shirts worn by huge brawny athletes (plentiful at Jersey Shore). Recently Ultimate Fighting Champions (UFC) has entered the ring with New York state. UFC  is suing to overturn New York’s ban on live bouts, saying the 1997 law runs roughshod over its freedom of expression, a novel argument that likens MMA (mix martial arts) to live ballet, music or theater.
“This is the first time to my knowledge that a professional athlete is claiming a First Amendment right to communicate with ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/11/ultimate-fight-for-expression/</link>
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		<title>Cybersquatting in Gap jeans</title>
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I can&#8217;t tell you how many times I have to remind businesses, young and old, that they must purchase any confusingly similar domains which  bad faith competitors may use to take away their traffic. Known as, cybersquatting, this is a legal violation where someone with bad faith creates a domain in order profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone else. The cybersquatter then offers to sell the domain to the person or company who owns a trademark contained within the name at an inflated price.(wiki) Fashion and ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/11/cybersquatting-in-gap-jeans/</link>
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		<title>Fashion Charity for Pets &#8211; PSCPA</title>
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1st Annual Pet Support Phashion Charity Show benefiting the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) took place on Friday, November 18 and IT WAS FANTASTIC. At the front of the disco light runway were hosts Mike Jerrick  of Good Day Philadelphia and Kharisma McIwaine of CW11, they announced fashion designers for feline, canine and human models! I have never seen such intricate detail on such petite furry models until this fashion event. In addition to live music performed by Joanna Pacitti and Taragirl plus great food ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/11/fshionably-charity-for-pets-pscpa/</link>
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		<title>Louis Vuitton and Fame Appeal!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An evening at Louis Vuitton headquarters in NYC,  Michael Pantalony Esq, protector of Intellectual Property of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennesey Fashion Group (LVMH) stated &#8220;If you come close to copying the (Louis Vuitton) Mark you will hear from LV,&#8221; keynote speaker @Fordham Fashion Law Institute&#8217;s CLE Mr. Pantaloney took current copyright protection to the butchering block.The sheer number of companies that he must sue can easily make an observer forget LVMH&#8217;s market strength. On the other hand, it serves as a reminder that LVMH still needs to protect itself. Everyone ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/11/louis-vuitton-and-fame-appeal/</link>
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		<title>Theft of Victoria&#8217;s Secret trade dress</title>
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Trade dress is the distinctive packaging or design of a product that promotes the product and distinguishes it from other products in the marketplace — for example, the shape of a perfume bottle. Trade dress can be protected under trademark law if a showing can be made that the average consumer would likely be confused as to product origin if another product were allowed to appear in similar dress.
Since 2010 Victoria&#8217;s Secret has been fighting to protect the trade dress of its Secret Garden body lotion product line. The battle ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/10/theft-of-victorias-secret-trade-dress/</link>
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		<title>Head for the Trenches!</title>
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When I head out the door on these fall days, which are continuously becoming colder, I stop and think, “What is the best way to keep my outfit warm but still chic?”  Well there is no longer any need to wonder.  Pair your outfit with a great trench coat!  They are extremely stylish and provide that last layer that is needed to pull your outfit together and keep you warm at the same time.  Trench coats are very helpful on those damp fall days because they will keep you warm ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/10/head-for-the-trenches/</link>
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		<title>Pimp My Trademark with Swag Infringement</title>
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Usually products have promotional vehicles to publicize their brand, (i.e.Red Bull car) however there is a craze in the hip hop culture of automobile branding. I came across this craze through a discussion in an automobile forum and someone asked whether it was illegal to paint your car with a trademark on it. The federal law that protects trademarks, Lanham Act, states that these hip hop cars could be infringing on the trademarks when they &#8220;use the mark in commerce in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution or ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/10/pimp-my-trademark-with-swag-infringement/</link>
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		<title>Richard Chai: Color and Sophistication</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A New Yorker himself, Richard Chai stepped into the fashion industry at an early age.  He is a Parsons School of Design Graduate and began his career with an internship at Geoffrey Beene.  After graduating he ventured to Paris, studied at the Lissa School and worked as a sketcher at Lanvin.  Once returning to New York Chai worked with numerous designers such as Armani, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs’, and TSE.  Finally though, after gaining much experience in 2004 Richard Chai formed his own company.  He designs clothing for both males ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/09/richard-chai-color-and-sophistication/</link>
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		<title>Your butt doesn&#8217;t look better after all!</title>
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The Federal Trade Commission announced a $25 million settlement with Reebok on Wednesday over what it said were unsubstantiated claims about the exercise benefits of its &#8220;toning shoes.&#8221; (watch the video below) But the issue may not be limited to Reebok. Skechers said in a Securities &#38; Exchange Commission filing last month that the FTC is investigating its advertising and claims about its toning sneakers. Los Angeles attorney Tina Wolfson filed a lawsuit seeking class-action status in January against New Balance, alleging its claims about the toning and calorie-burning potential ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/09/your-butt-doesnt-look-better-after-all/</link>
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		<title>Must Have: Philadelphia Fashion</title>
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The recently completed, Philadelphia Collection was a series of fashion-focused events spanning over 12 days (9/12-9/24). Sponsored by a number of corporations ( Macy&#8217;s, Four Seasons, The Art Institute just to name a few) the Collection united several fashion/style professionals together from across the city to promote their hometown as an epicenter of fashion and commerce. The main event of the Collection was Philly Fashion Week. Understanding that buyers needed to be given first look at the designers lines, PFW strategically kicked off their showcase with a Clothing and Accessories ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/09/must-have-philadelphia-fashion/</link>
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		<title>Always “dress” to impress!</title>
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As fall draws closer and summer begins to fade away there are so many great styles that come along with the new season.  One of my favorites in particular is paring dresses and skirts with tights.  Even though the warm summer air is fading away there is no reason to hide all your dresses and skirts.  Try pairing these pieces with a cute pair of black, grey, or even fishnet tights.  This is a great way to stay warm but chic at the same time.  Pairing a dress with tights ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/09/always-%e2%80%9cdress%e2%80%9d-to-impress/</link>
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		<title>Aston Martin Music harms Car Brand</title>
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Aston Martin must protect its brand name from Rick Ross&#8217;s hit single &#8220;Aston Martin Music&#8221; (music video seen below). The high end automobile manufacturer&#8217;s image of luxury sports cars is usually depicted in upscale show rooms and 007 films. However, Rick Ross&#8217;s song has made the exclusive car a now tacky pimpmobile.  Even though High end cars and hip hop go hand in hand, Rick Ross took the relationship to an unprecedented level. He not only named his song after the manufacturer, he demonstrated it as a vehicle to accommodate drug dealing, transport narcotics and  invite Porno ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/09/aston-martin-music-harms-car-brand/</link>
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		<title>Return &amp; New York Fashion Week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After a long hiatus, it&#8217;s time to get Fame Appeal back up and running. My last entry was back in May 2011, since then I have been busy wrapping up law school, dealing with bar exam, and relocating myself to Philadelphia. In the mean time Fame Appeal was operated by some great interns to whom I give many thanks. Stay tuned for new legal articles, interviews and style hints for men and women. I recently came back from NY fashion week here are some snapshots from my time there!
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		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/09/return-new-york-fashion-week/</link>
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		<title>YSL Seeing Red</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The legal battle over whether YSL infringed on Louboutin’s red sole mark continues. On Wednesday YSL answered Louboutin’s complaint seeking a preliminary injunction. The issue stems from YSL’s red pump with a red sole, which CL argues infringes upon it’s red-sole trademark obtained in 2008. Next Friday’s hearing will determine whether or not stores can continue to sell YSL’s red pump. See original complaint here.
In it’s answer YSL, claims Louboutin can’t show irreparable harm or consumer confusion, which is important in obtaining the injunction. In addition YSL has filed its ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/07/ysl-seeing-red/</link>
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		<title>Internet SalesTax Unconstitutional?</title>
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California Governor signed legislation to require out-of-state internet sales companies to collect and pay state sales taxes.  The bill expands the definition of a company having physical presence in the state and now includes companies with subsidiaries in California or business relationships that refer potential customers.
While the bill is a way to generate revenue and reduce state budget deficits, it is a job killer for large internet sales companies&#8211;as giants like Amazon and Overstock threaten end their physical presence in CA. Also many smaller businesses often operating out of one’s home ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/07/internet-salestax-unconstitutional/</link>
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		<title>Abercrombie&#8217;s Woes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Abercrombie and Fitch has always been known for their sexually charged suggestive themes, that&#8217;s old news. So is their ability to strike a racial chord, most notably their 2002 t-shirts that had the slogan &#8220;Wong Brothers Laundry Service &#8211; two Wongs can make it white&#8221; and &#8220;Abercrombie &#38; Fitch Buddha bash &#8211; get your Buddha on the floor.&#8221;  These actions have led many to question how they plan to continue marketing products in a world where the dynamics of race are rapidly changing.
Apparently, Abercrombie is singing the same tune again. ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/07/abercrombies-trouble-with-race-relations/</link>
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		<title>The Best Two-Piece To Have</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Long since past are the days were just saying your name was enough to resonate an image in people&#8217;s minds. Today, it takes enterprise, preparation, and well, a decent business card. And with that comes the necessary measure of carrying those cards in the proper manner. Enter Martin Margiela and their sleek two piece card holder. The case is crafted from fine leather, and won&#8217;t have that cheesy metallic Tiffany&#8217;s look which every average minded male generally uses. It&#8217;ll be one more thing that will separate you from the crowd.
Check ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/07/the-best-two-piece-to-have/</link>
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		<title>Richemont continues the fight against e-commerce counterfeits</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Compagnie Financière Richemont (owner of brands Chloé and Montblanc) filed suit against Tradekey.com. Richemont is alleging Tradekey, a Pakistan based company, knowingly sold counterfeit replicas of the plaintiffs’ products through unauthorized sellers, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors. Tradekey, believed to be one of the largest business-to-business global marketplace e-commerce sites, was founded six years ago, and sells goods in over 240 countries.
Plaintiff claims Tradekey not only helps manage listings by counterfeiters&#8211;editing postings and removing the term &#8220;replica&#8221; from their title, but it also provides search engine optimization services to its members ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/06/richemont-continues-the-fight-against-e-commerce-counterfeits/</link>
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		<title>Immigrations and Customs Enforcement intensify investigations of IP theft</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Marvin Johnson was sentenced to 30 months in prison and three years of supervised release for trafficking in counterfeit goods. Johnson was also required to forfeit $23,957 in unlawful proceeds seized by officers.
Johnson sold counterfeit luxury apparel and accessories that bore trademarks identical to trademarks used by Coach, Louis Vuitton, Dolce &#38; Gabbana, Prada, Chanel, Gucci, Polo and Nike. Johnson owned and operated a retail store known as &#8220;Prestigious Fashions,&#8221; and two sales booths, all located in or near Baltimore, Maryland.
Undercover officers purchased counterfeit goods from Johnson who said the ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/06/immigrations-and-customs-enforcement-intensify-investigations-of-ip-theft/</link>
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		<title>Is Nude the New Black?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Gone are the days of the simple black patent leather heels. To be quite honest, they&#8217;re  a bit passe,  and frankly, just plain old boring. It&#8217;s out with the black and in with the nude. While the color is substituted, classiness is not, my friends. Unlike black, the nude heels can match with any color, except, well, another nude that isn&#8217;t the same tone. In the workplace or out, nude heels may very well become one of your best friends this summer. And of course, Michael Kors did it just ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/06/is-nude-the-new-black/</link>
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		<title>Fashion Law Institute Diary: Event Day 4</title>
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McQueen Exhibit Attracts New Audience to Fashion:
“What I do is an artistic expression of that which is channeled through me. Fashion is just the medium.” &#8211;Alexander McQueen
I finally visited the &#8220;Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty&#8221; costume exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was absolutely breathtaking, focusing on McQueen&#8217;s fascinating showmanship and his remarkable techniques.
The exhibit is divided into six themes that are distinctive of Mr. McQueen’s work: the romantic mind, romantic gothic, romantic nationalism, romantic exoticism, romantic primitivism, and romantic naturalism. It features fine tailored smoking jackets, explores the interplay of opposites like ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/06/fashion-law-institute-diary-event-day-4/</link>
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		<title>Facebook PR For Every Brand?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Imagine being able to complain to Old Slavery Navy about how their &#8220;end of the season flip flops&#8221; ended soon after you bought them, or having the opportunity to affect how a brand addresses their customers. . . pretty crazy, huh? It&#8217;s no mystery that most companies have a Facebook page, and we&#8217;ve all embraced the ability to &#8220;like&#8221; whichever brand we choose. So why not use these channels to call out these brands when they are doing a less than stellar performance? Lately, brands like Burberry and Tory Burch ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/06/facebook-pr-for-every-brand/</link>
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		<title>Elegant and Edgy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s no secret that I have an absolute love for fashion accessories. I’ve scoured stores from London to New York City for the perfect accessory to jazz up the little black dress or take a simple pair of jeans and t-shirt from blah to wow!  And one of my favorite finds this season is the faux snakeskin clutch. This hot pink clutch from Design Collective NY.com is my favorite combination of elegant and edgy and is workable day and night. Its versatility and uniqueness attracted me. It screams cocktails in ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/06/elegant-and-edgy/</link>
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		<title>Third Party Payment Agencies: Beware!</title>
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Tory Burch, LLC has been awarded a $164 million judgment against online counterfeiters. In the suit, the fashion label named 41 cybersquatters, primarily of Chinese origin, which it discovered were linked to 232 domain names, including Web sites like “ToryBurchOutletShop.com.” Cybersquatting is registering or using a domain name in bad faith to profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone else (according to the United States Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act).
A New York federal court awarded the firm damages against operators of Web sites selling fake Tory Burch ballet flats and other footwear, handbags and ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/06/third-party-payment-agencies-beware/</link>
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		<title>Fashion Law Institute Diary: Event Day 3</title>
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Today, we took at trip to New York&#8217;s Garment District where we visited the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Incubator.
The CFDA Incubator program is designed to support the next generation of fashion designers by offering low-cost design studio space, business mentoring, educational seminars, and networking opportunities to the program participants to help grow and sustain the business of the 12 participating tenants over the course of the next two years. The CFDA requires that applicants for the program be somewhat established: applicants must have garnered substantial editorial coverage; have orders ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/06/day-3-fashion-law-institute/</link>
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		<title>Fashion Law Institute Diary: Event Day 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today, designer Sigrid Olsen stopped by to speak to our class about her experience in the fashion industry. Olsen&#8217;s background as an artist andin textile design led her to the clothing business. She gained a following but, against the advice of her attorney, signed a contract with Liz Claiborne Inc., which purchased the brand from Olsen and her investors.
While there were good times, Claiborne Inc. eventually told Olsen her brand was losing customers and money and that Olsen&#8217;s line and stores would be closed. Because Liz still owns the trademark for ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/06/fashion-law-institute-diary-event-day-2/</link>
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		<title>Fashion Law Institute Diary: Event Day 1</title>
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Today marked the start of the Fashion Law Institute Summer Intensive Program. I met some fantastic people from all over the world who all share a passion for fashion and the law! It was amazing to see the diversity around the classroom&#8211;design students, law students, attorneys, and industry professionals all wanting to learn more about the relationship between law and fashion.
Once class began, I got the syllabus. While there is considerable debate about intellectual property issues that arise in the industry (trademark, copyright, patent), I&#8217;m glad the class will also ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/06/fashion-law-institute-diary-event-day-1/</link>
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		<title>iSuit- The Smart Suit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[iHave recently noticed that smart phones, tablets, and the letter &#8220;i&#8221; are becoming a part of daily life for many. Everyone seems to be either a &#8220;Mac&#8221; or a &#8220;PC&#8221; (I personally prefer to address myself as a human and not a technological device), and the technology craze is bigger than ever. There is no denying the convenience and well, simple pleasure of these gadgets. I think I&#8217;d be pushing it if I were to say that these devices enable you to &#8220;have the world at your fingertips,&#8221; but for ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/06/isuit-the-smart-suit/</link>
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		<title>Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Louboutin Squaring Off!</title>
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The latest fashion controversy has both Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Louboutin seeing red. Literally. After allegations of copying were claimed by Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent responded with a $1 million lawsuit.
So who&#8217;s the real McCoy and who&#8217;s the copy cat? Christian Louboutin claims that their red-soled shoes were created in 1992 with the desire to create energy on the sole, while Yves Saint Laurent argues that red has been used throughout history, and there&#8217;s no proper way to trademark a color.
Sorry, Christian Louboutin, we don&#8217;t agree with you ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/05/yves-saint-laurent-and-christian-louboutin-squaring-off/</link>
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		<title>Fame Little Black Dress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[America&#8217;s favorite twins have been in the spotlight for years; be it for their movies, T.V. shows, clothing, make-up, eating disorders, or choice of boyfriends. Regardless of their personal lives, however, the most important role the Olsen twins have played, are businesswomen. The Row is the newest project the twins have been putting their efforts into. The high-end line includes men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s clothing, eyewear, and will soon come to include handbags and shoes. Being sold at Barneys New York, the women&#8217;s clothing line ranges from simple Camisoles to edgy skirts with every item drenched ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/05/fame-little-black-dress/</link>
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		<title>Google &amp; eBay &#8211; is Facebook Next? Failure to Police Counterfeit Sellers</title>
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Sites claiming to have “genuine” designer goods, including Christian Louboutin shoes, Louis Vuitton hand bags, and Nike Jordan sneakers create profiles on Facebook to push counterfeit goods. These advertisements on a social networking site are not only annoying, but could potentially cause confusion&#8211; it’s easy to think something is legitimate when it uses a high-end brand’s name, logo, and shows up in a search.
If its illegal, WHY is Facebook allowing it?
Although Facebook may not be liable for infringing upon trademarks, they may be obligated to remove such profiles once brand owners complain that their rights have been violated. According to ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/05/google-ebay-is-facebook-next-failure-to-police-counterfeit-sellers/</link>
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		<title>The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread</title>
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With a Venti Soy Tazo Chai Latte in one hand and your Smart Phone of choice in the other, doing the “shoulder shrug” to secure your purse upon your shoulder is very inconvenient. Other than the fact that you’re more than likely to stain your adorable outfit, the infamous “shoulder shrug” is just downright unflattering and quite frankly makes you look like a hot mess.  It’s no surprise that across-the-shoulder bags have become uber popular; solving the “shoulder shrug” issue, being comfortable, AND looking chic at the same time? If ...]]></description>
		<link>http://fameappeal.com/2011/04/the-best-thing-since-sliced-bread/</link>
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