THE IP RUNWAY

Intellectual property insights for the global business of fashion.

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Weekly IP insights for fashion counsel, founders, and editors.

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ISSUE NO. 4 — August 3, 2026

Rolex Is Tied for a Crown Nobody Wants to Wear.



ISSUE NO. 3 — July 27, 2026

LVMH Beat an Influencer in Court. It Still Didn’t Get Everything It Asked For.



ISSUE NO. 2 — July 20, 2026

France Passed a Law Against Fast Fashion. Shein Got Fined the Next Day.



ISSUE NO. 1 — July 13, 2026

LV Won in Court. It Might Have Lost the Internet.

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Where Fashion Meets IP Law

Every week, The IP Runway breaks down one real intellectual property case or legal development in the global fashion industry and explains what it actually means for the brands and businesses involved. Trademark disputes, counterfeiting, copyright, licensing, and regulation, no fluff, just the facts and why they matter. Written for lawyers, brand teams, and students who want sharp analysis.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Vaishnavi Dubey is the founder, editor, and sole author of The IP Runway. She holds an LL.M. in European and International Business Law from the University of Vienna and brings hands-on experience at the intersection of intellectual property, fashion, and global commerce. Originally from India and currently based in Austria, she is building her career in Europe.

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