Peaceful yoga implicated in a patent-infringement battle

Patent infringement lawsuits surpass the battle between Apple and Samsung, as many businesses in different industries are at risk of violating intellectual property laws if they are not careful.

For instance, the fashion industry has suffered various setbacks from patent infringement. Last spring, fashion designers went head-to-head in a battle on whether a patent on red-soled shoes could be defended in all cases. Another lawsuit centered around an in-seam waistband patent, in which Calvin Klein may be found guilty and forced to pay damages. As patent infringement has delved into the world of fashion design, to handle the litigation of an intellectual property case, Arizona companies working in the fashion industry may want to speak with a business attorney in Phoenix.

In August, Lululemon Athletica Inc. filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against the fashion industry giant Calvin Klein over three design patents in its "Astro Pants" product, which is part of its yoga outfits section, according to the Wall Street Journal.

One of the patents show that Calvin Klein may not have the right to produce pants that have a waistband with overlapping, horizontal patterns of fabric. This lawsuit has came out when there are few legal protections for designers and their intellectual property. Most patents in the fashion industry have focused on protecting brand names and logos, but have not brought attention to the cut of a fabric.

"The time is right for this kind of effort," Susan Scafidi, the founder of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham University in New York, told the source. "These days, it's easier than ever to copy and market even the most innovative designs."

Fashion designers and clothes manufacturers who wish to protect their patents would be wise to consult a Phoenix business attorney specializing in intellectual property law.
 

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