Fashion, Beauty, and Intellectual Property

The Fashion, Beauty, and Intellectual Property series is a collection of webinars and hybrid events that will cover fashion, beauty, and accessories in relation to IP protection.

So, turn the pages or swipe left and right with us as we uncover and highlight the ins and outs of wearing authentic brands, reflecting on the history of fashion, sustainability, protecting traditional heritage dress and patterns, wearable technology, and more.

This series is hosted by the USPTO's Northeast Regional Outreach Office. To learn more about the series, one of the events, or other support their office provides, contact them by email at northeast@uspto.gov or by phone at 571-270-7100.

Past events

Aug 8, 2024 - Virtual

Fashion, Beauty, and Intellectual Property: Handbags

Join us on August 8 for a virtual fireside chat with Emily Blumenthal to learn about handbag design and intellectual property in the fashion industry.

Apr 25, 2024 - Virtual

Fashion, Beauty, and Intellectual Property: Fashion History

Join us on April 25 for a virtual fireside chat with USPTO's historian to learn about the history of intellectual property in the fashion industry.

Feb 29, 2024 - Virtual

Fashion, Beauty, and Intellectual Property: Trademarks

This discussion will highlight ways U.S. designers can protect their fashion goods and services through the use of federal trademarks.

Nov 30, 2023 - Virtual

Fashion, Beauty, and Intellectual Property: Fashion law and social justice inclusion in IP

During this event, we will discuss social justice inclusion in design, fashion tech and sustainability with a professor and advisor who specializes in intellectual property law as it relates to fashion.

Oct 19, 2023 - Virtual

Fashion, Beauty, and Intellectual Property: What would you wear – or not?

During this event, we will discuss fashion and counterfeiting with two attorneys who specialize in intellectual property law as it relates to fashion.