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May
18 2015

Doniger / Burroughs Obtains Fee Award of Over $357,000.00 Against Urban Outfitters [Copyright Law] [Fashion Law]

Meet the Team – Doniger / Burroughs Law Firm

Venice, CA – Earlier this year, Doniger / Burroughs tried to a jury a copyright infringement case against retail chain Urban Outfitters. The claims at issue were that Urban Outfitters had copied one of the plaintiff’s fashion designs at an overseas mill, and then sold garments with the knock-off design to its customers under its “FREE PEOPLE” label. Urban Outfitters denied all charges, claiming a variety of defenses that were all found to be bogus. A unanimous jury returned a finding of willful infringement against Urban Outfitters, and Doniger / Burroughs thereafter filed a motion to recover the attorneys’ fees incurred in prosecuting the infringement claim.

Urban Outfitters argued that no fees should be awarded, but this position was also rejected. Late last week the Court awarded over $357,000.00 in attorneys’ fees, and another $9,000.00 in costs, under the Copyright Act.

Scott A. Burroughs and Trevor W. Barrett of Doniger / Burroughs represented the plaintiff.

Miles D. Scully and Tara L. Martin of Gordon & Reese represented the defendants. 

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March
13 2015

Doniger / Burroughs Defeats Urban Outfitters’ Motion to Dismiss

Venice, California – The Court has ruled on a significant motion filed by Defendant Urban Outfitters in a case related to a recent finding by a Federal Court jury that Urban Outfitters had committed willful copyright infringement by knowingly selling garments bearing a knock-off of a Unicolors design. Urban moved the Court to dismiss this related action, and sought over $10,000.00 in sanctions against Doniger / Burroughs. In response, Doniger / Burroughs argued that the motion was devoid of merit and was an attempt to evade liability for an egregious act of copyright infringement. The Court agreed with Doniger / Burroughs, and denied Urban Outfitters’ motion in its entirety. Law360 has additional details here: http://www.law360.com/articles/629300/urban-outfitters-can-t-duck-2nd-ip-suit-over-dress-design

Unicolors, Inc. is represented by Scott A. Burroughs and Trevor W. Barrett.

Urban Outfitters is represented by Tara L. Martin and Miles D. Scully.

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March
13 2015

Law360 Reports on Doniger / Burroughs Motion for Sanctions in Lingerie IP Dispute

New York, NY – Doniger / Burroughs attorneys Scott A. Burroughs and Trevor W. Barrett filed an ex parte motion this week alleging that the defendants in a suit involving the alleged misappropriation of lace designs have defied a court order and concealed probative evidence. The full article can be found here:

http://www.law360.com/ip/articles/630253/klauber-bros-seeks-sanctions-in-lingerie-ip-row-

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  • About the Firm

    Doniger / Burroughs is California’s premier fashion, art, entertainment, and technology law boutique. The firm has resolved more than 1,000 disputes over the almost 20 years it has been in existence, and has represented all manner of individuals and businesses in the creative industries. Its lawyers have extensive state and federal court experience, and hail from well-regarded law schools. The firm has been on the forefront of cutting-edge copyright law, appearing often before judges, juries, and the Courts of Appeal. It has tried more copyright infringement cases than virtually any other firm over the last 5-10 years, and has obtained for its clients numerous six- and seven-figure verdicts and settlements.

    The firm is committed to representing artists and content creators, and enforcing intellectual property rights. It has litigated successfully against many of the nation’s largest retailers, film and television studios, web sites, and news organizations. Its partners speak and write often on art and copyright law issues, and devote significant time and resources to ensuring a level playing field for those responsible for the creation of art and content.