In The News

• September 29, 2009
  'Add Knockoff Bags to Web Hosts' Woes'
  National Law Journal
  David Jacoby
  This article about a $32 million judgment against two Web hosting firms for contributory trademark infringement, in the form of counterfeit handbag sales, quotes Schiff Hardin partner David Jacoby. Mr. Jacoby comments on the responsibility of Web site hosting companies when fake brand-name goods are being sold online using their services.
• August 3, 2007
  'Debate Rages Over IP Protection in Fashion Industry'
  IP Law 360
  Judith S. Roth
  In this article about copyright law and the fashion industry Schiff Hardin partner Judith Roth offers her insights on recent high-profile intellectual property lawsuits.
• May 1, 2007
  'Policies on Models Can Lead To Weighty Legal Issues'
  Women’s Wear Daily
  Patricia Costello Slovak
  This multi-page special report quoted Pat Slovak exclusively regarding the legal issues, such as employment discrimination, that could arise from increasing pressure on the U.S. fashion industry to emulate requirements established in Italy and Spain regarding a fashion model’s weight. The death of under-weight, high-profile models from malnourishment has fueled this controversy and calls for national regulation. Ms. Slovak commented, &'The general concern we wanted to raise to employers in the fashion industry is, while they should address this issue, they need to be careful how they do it.”