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Fashionably IP series 1 – podcast exploring hot topics in the world of fashion and intellectual property

January 2023

We are delighted to launch our new Fashionably IP Podcast were we will be looking at important hot topics in the world of fashion and intellectual property.

In series one of the podcast, we review the latest intellectual property issues in fashion or discuss matters of IP which have impacted the world of fashion for years and have come up again and again.

The podcast will consist of interviews, opinion pieces and case law discussions. The information in the podcasts is not legal advice.

If you have any questions concerning issues raised please contact HGF Partners & Trade Mark Attorneys Rebecca Field or Lee Curtis.

Episode 1

Personal names as ‘brands’ in the world of fashion

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Episode 2

Colour in fashion and the difficulties of protecting it

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Episode 3

Trade marks which are fashion products, and fashion products which are trade marks

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Episode 4

Zombie Fashion Brands

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Episode 5

Trade mark rights protecting fashion designs

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Episode 6

Geographical terms and their protection in fashion

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Episode 7

Protection of shape trade marks in fashion

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Episode 8

Christmas, Fashion & IP – is it all Jingle Bells?

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Episode 9

New beginnings in the form of recycling, upcycling and resale in the world of fashion

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