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“In 2026, several U.S. cases are testing the legal boundaries in fashion, apparel, and beauty, including disputes over IP protection for minimalist design, the rise of ‘dupe’ culture, and when competitive practices cross into infringement,” the authors write in their examination of cases set to shape this year’s landscape and 2025 cases that continue to have a lasting impact on industry trends.

To learn more about the developments in this space, see Foley’s “The Laws of Fashion: What’s Trending in 2026” white paper available here.