How Can IP Protect Your Fashion Brand?

How Can IP Protect Your Fashion Brand?

Join Prof. David Tan (Faculty of Law, NUS) to understand how copyright & trademarks protect your creative work in the fashion industry.

By Insight Circuit: Seminars 2025 | SG FashionCouncil

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Location

The Cocoon Space (An initiative of Singapore Fashion Council)

250 Orchard Road ##02-01 Singapore, 238905 Singapore

About this event

The laws governing the fashion industry are a complex web that include contract, company, employment, insurance, trade laws, and of course, intellectual property (IP) law. This exclusive seminar will provide you with an introduction to two key IP rights – copyright and trademarks – most pertinent to fashion designers and fashion entrepreneurs. Learn how creators protect their work through copyrights and how trademarks are registered and used in the course of trade. By the end of this seminar, you'll gain a clear understanding of how to use IP protections to safeguard your fashion practice. Case studies include lawsuits involving Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton.

Key Takeaways

  • Copyright: Infringements, legal parameters and fair use
  • Trademarks: Registering trademarks and potential challenges
  • Case Studies from Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton, and Vans

About the Speaker

Prof. David Tan is Co-Director of the Centre for Technology, Robotics, AI & the Law and Head of Intellectual Property at NUS Law. He holds a PhD, LLB (First Class Honours), and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, and an LLM from Harvard. Prof. Tan pioneered courses in Entertainment and Fashion Law at NUS and has published over 100 works since 2008. He is also a fashion photographer and curator of luxury men’s blazers from brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, and Dior.


Registration via Eventbrite is required for entry into this free seminar.

Questions? Write to industrydev@sgfashioncouncil.org.sg

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Insight Circuit: Seminars 2025 | SG FashionCouncil

Singapore Fashion Council (SFC) – formerly known as Textile and Fashion Federation (Singapore) is the official association for the textile and fashion industry in Singapore. Embracing a transformative vision, SFC aspires to become a Vibrant Asian Hub for Responsible Fashion. With a focus on three key pillars: Sustainability, Innovation & Technology and Asian Craftsmanship, SFC works closely with diverse partners across the value chain to offer thought leadership, extensive networks, and resources – to drive impactful change throughout the ecosystem.

FreeJul 11 · 10:30 GMT+8