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Party City IP Sold to Pop Culture Conglomerate for $20 Million

One of the final stages of Party City’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy is now complete — the retailer’s intellectual…

News February 11
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Beyond, Inc. Acquires BuyBuy Baby, Lays Out Tech-Focused Plan for Brand’s Future

Beyond, Inc. — the owner of BuyBuy Baby’s former sister company Bed Bath & Beyond — has signed…

News February 3
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TikTok IP enforcement results from July 2023 to July 2024.

TikTok Touts Results of IP Enforcement Efforts

Facing an impending (although not certain) ban in the U.S., as well as persistent regulatory scrutiny globally for…

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Purple and Tempur Sealy have resolved their year-long IP battle and have established terms for partnership.

Purple, Tempur Sealy Settle Mattress Firm Acquisition Concerns

Purple Innovation, Inc., maker of the Purple mattress, and Tempur Sealy International, Inc., have established new partnership parameters…

News March 13
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Following the commercial success of the Barbie movie, Mattel Films is creating a live-action feature film focused on its American Girl dolls.

Mattel’s Next Big Movie Star: American Girl

Following the remarkable commercial success of the Barbie movie, Mattel is putting its American Girl dolls in the…

News December 14
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WHP Global has invested in Express to license the brand and pursue joint acquisitions.

Express Enters ‘Mutually Transformative Partnership’ with Toys ‘R’ Us Owner WHP

Express has entered a broad-reaching partnership with brand management firm WHP Global, owner of the Toys ‘R’ Us,…

News December 8
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Retail and Fashion Technology: Can Using Artificial Intelligence Lead to Intellectual Property Infringement?

The short answer is, yes. As retail and fashion companies increasingly use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning…

Executive Viewpoints November 5
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Is Third Time The Charm For Troubled Wet Seal Brand?

With Gordon Brothers winning the bankruptcy auction for the intellectual property of Wet Seal, the teen apparel retailer…

News March 6
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Where Is The Line Between Creative Inspiration And Intellectual Property Theft?

Fast fashion brands Forever 21 and Zara are being accused by independent artists of stealing their original designs and placing variations on…

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