Fashion law, focuses on the legal issues specific to the fashion and design industry. This area of law addresses a wide range of topics affecting designers, brands, manufacturers, retailers, and other stakeholders within the fashion sector, considering both creative and commercial aspects.
In this area, CastilloGrau Abogados provides services including:
Intellectual Property
Includes the protection of designs, trademarks, copyrights, and patents. This helps protect the original creations of designers, as well as logos, brand names, textile patterns, and other distinctive elements.
Copyright and Design Rights
Copyrights protect creative works such as drawings, illustrations, and photographs. Design rights, particularly in some countries, protect the visual appearance of products, such as clothing patterns or accessories.
Registered Trademarks and Trade Dress
Registered trademarks protect brand names, logos, and other distinctive signs that identify a brand or product line. Trade dress refers to the protection of visual elements that define the look and overall image of a product, such as the design of a store or product presentation.
Contracts and Licensing
Includes agreements related to the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of fashion products. It also covers licensing agreements, where a designer or brand allows another company to use their name or designs in exchange for royalties or payments.