Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers Brand vs. Forever 21

August 9, 2007 on 9:51 am | In Brands, Trademarks, News Quotes |

[Update: Gwen’s Harajuku Lover’s Complaint here]

Listen to my interview here on the David Lawrence radio show (August 08, 2007) on:
- the basics of trademark piracy claims
- whether there is any justification for the notion that copying a brand is anything other than stealing
- why businesses based on not coming up with their own designs have any place in our market place
- do American consumers really not get that buying pirated goods (whether its a digital song or a clothing item) is no different than having your own ’stuff’ pilfered.
- do you agree that copying is stealing or a form of flattery? Isn’t the flattery argument a ruse?

Let me know your thoughts.