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From VAR to the Maillot Jaune – how IP rules the business of sport

For most people, sport is about keeping fit, supporting your local team or appreciating the achievements of highly skilled athletes. But increasingly sport is also a big business.
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Farfetch's Wanna launches AR 3D Viewer

Tech firm Wanna — an augmented reality (AR) specialist owned by Farfetch — has launched the Wanna 3D Viewer that it says allows luxury e-commerce retailers “to offer 3D experiences for all product
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Nike sues New Balance, Skechers for patent infringement over sneaker technology

Footwear giant Nike filed federal lawsuits on Monday against rivals New Balance and Skechers, accusing them of infringing patents related to Nike's technology for making upper portions of sneakers.
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Blumarine Confirms Walter Chiapponi Is the New Creative Director

Blumarine said it has appointed Walter Chiapponi as its new creative director. WWD first reported last month that sources believed Chiapponi was joining the Italian brand.
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Real Authentication partners with TikTok Shop in the US to evaluate pre-owned handbags prior to sale

Real Authentication, a leader in luxury goods authentication, has partnered with TikTok Shop in the US to provide highly skilled experts to
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Black Friday: Deals or Dupes?

Celebrated on November 24th, Black Friday is considered the most important day for online shopping, recording a total revenue more than $9 billion in 2022.
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Vinted unveils Item Verification service

Secondhand fashion platform Vinted is launching an Item Verification service in the UK, calling it “a significant step to increasing trust in the authenticit
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Burberry, Barbie-Maker Mattel Settle Clash Over BRBY Trademark

Burberry and Barbie-maker Mattel appear to have settled a headline-making trademark clash that pitted them against each other over the BRBY word mark early this summer. 
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CNN: Spot the ‘superfake’: Fashion brands want you to be able to identify counterfeits

To become a “master” authenticator at Fashionphile — the highest level of training to weed out designer fakes at the luxe online marketplace — takes more than 8,000 hours of rigorous schooling, acc
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