Intellectual Property Law Section: 2025 Paris Fashion Law Conference

The Intellectual Property Law Section of the Federal Bar Association, the French American Bar Association, the Harvard Fashion Law Association, and La Fondation des États-Unis are thrilled to welcome you to the 2025 Annual Paris Fashion Law Conference on Friday, November 7, 2025.

This event will be held at the picturesque Art-Deco Grand Salon of La Fondation des États-Unis (FEU).  The FEU is a cultural center serving Franco-American cultures since 1930.  It is one of the first of 45 residences to have been built on the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris (CiuP) campus. The FEU’s cultural program offers a wide range of concerts, exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and performances, and showcases FEU artists-in-residence and alumni.

This event will provide 3 CLE credit sessions and will be followed by an on-site cocktail reception at the FEU’s garden terrace featuring FEU artists-in-residence and alumni.

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Agenda

Address:  15 Bd. Jourdan, 75014 Paris, France

Public Transport:
RER B: Cité Universitaire
Tram T3a: Cité Universitaire
Bus 21 or 67: Stade Charléty – Porte de Gentilly

Please visit the RATP website for a detailed itinerary.

Friday, November 7, 2025
(all times are local)

 Welcome Remarks – 1:00 – 1:30 pm
 Jean-Baptiste Bourgeois, Rezac Law Group
Olivera Medenica, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP
Joan Divol, Director
Fondation des Etats-Unis

Fast Fashion: A Comparative Analysis of the Regulatory Framework Governing the Industry
1:45 – 2:45 pm

Fast fashion dominates the legal discourse:  from intellectual property, to AI, racketeering, sustainability, labor violations, class actions and so much more.  What are the latest lawsuits, the latest legislation, and what is next for this rapidly evolving area of the law.  Join our panelists as we discuss perspectives from both the US and EU.

The Power of Fame: Controlling Your Legal Budget in Enforcing and Defending Famous Brands
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Fame… Everybody wants it, but not everyone has it.  The power of fame has significant impact on a brand’s ability to control its brand across a wide variety of goods and services.  But the evidentiary burden placed on a brand to show fame is high, and can result in extensive litigation.  Panelists will address the difficulties of global enforcement and the pitfalls of cease and desist letters in a famous brand’s enforcement strategy.

Market Power or Market Monopoly? Examining Mergers in a New Political Landscape
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm

Antitrust and fashion intersect where large fashion mergers (such as Tapestry/Capri and Neiman Marcus/Saks) face scrutiny from regulators.  But antitrust violations can also lead to litigation arising from sellers, manufacturers, competitors, and many others in the fashion industry.  These are critical issues that can result in endless and costly litigation.  Panelists will address these issues from both US and EU perspectives, and provide critical insight on how to navigate the current political landscape.

5:15pm COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Registration

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Registration Fees:
General Admission: 45 euros
FBA/FABA Members: 30 euros