Fashion on the Move: Trends Impacting Designers, Consumers, and the Industry

Join Foley Partners Andrew Baum, Jonathan Moskin, Steven Rizzi, and Robert Weisbein, as they team up with fashion industry insiders to look at the newest technology, market trends, and legal developments as part of our Fashion on the Move: Trends Impacting Designers, Consumers, and the Industry roundtable.

Current confirmed speakers:

• Michael Bastian, Fashion Designer, Michael Bastian Menswear


• Jessica Elliott Cardon, Vice President, General Counsel, Camuto Group


• Vincent Castiglione, Deputy General Counsel, VF Corporation


• Alexandre Fainberg, COO & Co-Founder, Heddoko


• Nancy Gendimenico, Founder, Elan Brand Licensing LLC


• Marty Litt, President, PICO Manufacturing


• Jeff Pascoe, Vice President and General Counsel, Gerber Childrenswear LLC


• Michael Smith, Vice President of Product Development and Innovation, L’Amour Hosiery


• Pamela Weinstock, Associate General Counsel, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.

The speakers will address the following topics in an interactive discussion forum:

• Wearable technology: Views from developers and designers and the impact on the industry


• Major market trends related to technology, brand protection, and brand expansion through licensing


• Recent legal developments affecting trademark, patent, and copyright protection and enforcement


• Trade dress or design patent: Which should you choose and when?


• Licensee versus licensor: The do’s and don’ts, and who really has the upper hand in negotiations?


• 3-D printing: How will it change the IP landscape for the industry?

If you have any questions, please contact Sivan Galinsky at [email protected].

Foley & Lardner LLP will apply for CLE credit after the program, wherever applicable. Foley & Lardner LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for California MCLE credits by the State Bar of California in the amount of 2.25 General credit(s). Foley & Lardner LLP is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider.

Please note that participants must be in attendance on the date of the event; credit may not be obtained by viewing and/or listening to a program recording after the event. For New York attorneys: This program is appropriate for experienced attorneys only.