How can I copyright protect my design?
Copyright is one of the major types of intellectual property and it is designed to protect the expression of an original idea by an author. In the UK The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 is the main piece of legislation in the field and it lists the type of expression copyright protects, ranging from; graphic designs, literary works, dramatic works, musical and artistic works, to name a few.
Employment In Fashion
It is not uncommon for fashion designers and creative directors to move on from one brand to another when a company changes the creative direction of the brand or the designer or creative director decides to move onto another venture and explore other options or facets of their creativity.
The use of Trademarks in the Fashion Industry
In the fashion industry, companies always seek a means to distinguish themselves from their competitors and raise awareness about their style and brand to the public. Trademarks are the most common way to do so.
UK Blog Awards 2017 Finalists
***UPDATE*** - 21st April 2017
We enjoyed our time at the UK Blog Awards 2017 - it was definitely a night to remember! Although we didn't win, we would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who voted for us as we wouldn't have made the final 8 without you. Being a #UKBA17 finalist in the Company Lifestyle Category is a great achievement for us!
Firstly, Happy New Year and we hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Last year saw TFLC launch followed by our nominations in the UK Blog Awards 2017 and we're pleased to learn that we have made it to the top 8 as finalists in the Lifestyle category!
Public Voting Now LIVE: UK Blog Awards 2017
Last month, we announced that we had been nominated to enter the UK Blog Awards 2017 and we are excited to let you know that you can now vote!
November 2016: Five Blogs To Follow To Keep Up-to-Date On All Things Fashion Law
It's the Christmas festive period and nearly the end of the year. We've rounded up the top five blogs that we recommend you all follow and subscribe to if you haven't already; these blogs are your go-to for all things fashion law. From legal tips, fashion & business news to interviews from industry insiders, the following blogs are sure to have you well equipped for 2017!
UK Blog Awards 2017 Entry Nomination
We've been nominated to enter the UK Blog Awards 2017 in the Lifestyle category!
Raising Finance in Fashion
Assessing how much the fashion industry is worth is a difficult task because different studies either include high street retailers or not. The British Council in collaboration with Oxford Economics, estimated that the fashion industry makes up 1.7% of the UK’s GDP including retail distribution, and 0.5% excluding retail distribution. Including high street retail the global industry has been calculated as being worth US$ 1.2 trillion to US$ 3 trillion. The latter figures are astounding considering the UK’s GDP for 2015 was US$ 2.9 trillion.
So how can new fashion businesses raise money in order to break into this large market?