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Blogroll, Fashion, Trademark // Jan. 24, 2012 // by Hannah Steinblatt // 1 Comments

Harvard Law Professor says Trademarking Red Unlikely

This week a federal appellate court will hear arguments in the Christian Louboutin/Yves Saint Laurent red shoe sole lawsuit.  A professor from Harvard Law weighs in on Louboutin’s unprecedented attempt to trademark a color.

Written by: Hannah Steinblatt

 

Hannah Steinblatt is a 3L at Fordham Law. She grew up on Long Island and currently resides in Brooklyn (but not the cool part) with her husband. She likes art, fashion, poodles, and grammar. She also has an unhealthy obsession with ketchup. Hannah hopes to pursue a career in litigation.

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nate
01.24.12

Well I guess even Harvard Law professors can be wrong…

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