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Fashion Law 101: Client Success Stories!

Staci Riordan
March 10, 2012 02:20

Missed Shark Tank tonight? Check out this video from Rachael Mann of Litter SF and Daymond John: [Disclosure: these are clients!  and I was there when this was shot - woo hoo!!] SOOOOO Proud!  love you guys. xoxo  Staci    

Louis Vuitton grills U Penn Law School for its Fashion Law Symposium

Staci Riordan
March 07, 2012 15:35

Where's the beef? In Philadelphia of all places! We all know that Philly is famous for its cheese steak, but last week, Louis Vuitton apparently had a cow and decided to send a cease and desist letter to the University of Pennsylvania Law School's Penn Intellectual Property Group...

Fashion Law 101: Sensory Trademarks

Staci Riordan
January 31, 2012 18:14

Fashion is all about appealing to the senses of your customer.  A color that is visually attractive to one may not be to another - that's why most companies offer designs in array of colors or patterns. But, sight is only one of the human senses.  Don't forget that as...

Baby Hands Up! What Club Med Can Teach Your Fashion Brand

Staci Riordan
December 23, 2011 22:29

My family and I just return from a Club Med vacation in Ixtapa, Mexico.  We are huge fans of the resort, and the company.  I remember going to Club Med as a teenager.  I later went when I was a single twenty-something.  Now I go with my family and hopefully one...

Calling All "Fashpreneurs"!!

Staci Riordan
December 02, 2011 00:20

So what are you doing next week?  If you are East Coast based, I invite you to join me and my colleagues Gerard P. Norton, Ph.D. and Ted D. Rosen at the 2011 FashInvest Capital Conference! What's FashInvest you ask? FashInvest is a community where investors, venture...

Happy Birthday to US! Fashion Law Blog Turns Two

Staci Riordan
November 29, 2011 03:17

I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving.  As most of y'all know, it is my favorite holiday - a time to reflect on the things we are  #grateful for, a time to spend with family and friends, and a time to start planning and making goals for next year.....and a time to celebrate this...

Good Luck!

Staci Riordan
November 18, 2011 18:14

Just want to send out positive thoughts to all y'all aspiring California (Fashion) Lawyers!  Waiting on bar results is tough but just breath, stay busy and 6pm will come soon enough. My fingers (and toes) are crossed (fashionably, of course!) Big Hug and I expect to hear from you with...

HOT! Brand Collaborations done right - Versace for H&M

Staci Riordan
November 16, 2011 17:44

Hey everyone.  If you have been following me on twitter or a reader of this blog, you'll know that in 2011 we took a look at Brand Collaborations and predicted that you would see an increase in these joint ventures. Well, that prediction has (and will continue) to come true.  WHY? ...

A response to Bloomberg Law's Interveiw of Professor Scafidi: IDPPPA is better called the Destruciton of Affordable Fashion Act

Staci Riordan
October 07, 2011 19:15

I said it before and in response to Bloomberg Law's interview of Professor Susan Scafidi [Video] I will say it AGAIN: IDPPPA will not prevent improper litigation.  Period. Any argument that the "Heighten Pleading Standard" will prevent improper suits i.e. suits based on a...

Fashion Law 101: How to Live Out Your Dreams

Staci Riordan
September 19, 2011 15:38

First take a deep breath.  I know the business of fashion is hard and September is a crazy month.  Now, say this with me: We're all right where we should be Now, this doesn't mean that you have achieved your full potential, can't rise higher or are even stuck.  Bruno Mars,...