Protect your fashion brand against copycats

“Testing how the garment fits, testing how comfortable it is to wear and testing how well the fabric holds up in the long term are all things that Shein and the like skip to churn out clothes at the rate that they do. Sweatshops and slave labour allow them to sell the garments for the prices that they do. We do things differently” Read the full story of Vanessa Jones, the founder of Sl’eau, another inspiring brand protected by Trama that brings quality and craftsmanship back to the fashion industry.

As digital commerce continues to evolve, the risks associated with intellectual property infringements and counterfeit products are escalating. DIV Brands, a prominent player in the direct-to-consumer market, understands this challenge well. With a diverse portfolio of 17 brands and a presence in 19 countries, they found themselves particularly vulnerable to threats such as copycat products and unauthorized use of their brand assets. This case study explores how Trama partnered with DIV Brands to secure BÆRSkin’s intellectual property, ensuring the brand’s identity and value remained intact amidst an increasingly competitive market.

There is a myriad of reasons why trademark registration is of a crucial importance for fashion retailers. This article presents a concise summary of 12 key reasons why every creator of fashion trends should think about registering for a trademark.