Brooks Sports sues Brooks Brothers over trademark dispute

The filing made by Brooks aims to prevent Brooks Brothers using the “Brooks” trademark on its stores and products in order to avoid “public confusion and dilution” of the mark. Brooks is also seeking damages from Brooks Brothers for unfair competition and breach of contract.

According to the athleticwear company, which is owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., “t…

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British PM delays Brexit deal vote but EU warns no renegotiation

In an emergency statement to the House of Commons, May conceded the draft divorce agreement she struck with the European Union last month faced defeat by a “significant margin” of MPs if held Tuesday.She vowed “no doubt this deal is the right one” but would seek “further assurances” over a controversial backstop clause relating to Northern Ireland.

May said the date for a new vote depende…

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China’s top court rules for Dior in IP case, raps trademark office

The ruling comes as Beijing looks to play up its credentials for protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights, after being stung by criticism, including from the United States, that it does not do enough to protect against IP infringement.The United States has threatened China with tariffs on billions of dollars of Chinese goods, in part to force Beijing to tackle what Washington calls…

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Clothing brands extend Bangladesh Accord to 2021

Trade companies and unions announced today in Paris a new Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh The accord builds on the achievements of the first Bangladesh Accord signed four years ago and was due to expire in 2018.IndustriALL Global Union and UNI Global Union said in a press release that the new agreement continues the legally binding framework of the previous accord while also ad…

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Britain to publish weekly data on Covid-19 impact on spending

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes monthly retail sales estimates, but official data on broader household consumption – including sectors hit hard by COVID-19 lockdowens, such as restaurant meals – appears only once every three months.The new figures will come from the Clearing House Automated Payment System (CHAPS) operated by the central bankคำพูดจาก Read more

Fast beauty propels South Korean cosmetics’ success in China

The difference between the two lines: the first is supplying one of France’s best-known premium cosmetic brands, while the second is serving a South Korean budget firm.The plant is operated by Cosmecca Korea, the country’s third-biggest contract cosmetics maker, which produces a range of products for more than 300 customers, all the way from high-end brands like Estee Lauder to nimble domesti…

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Jewelry to lead record spending for Valentine’s Day 2019

 Only 51% of those who participated in the annual Valentine’s Day survey conducted by the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics said they would be celebrating the holiday this year, declining from 55% in 2018 and continuing a general downward trend seen over the last few years.Those who are taking part, however, stated that they would be spending more than everคำพูดจาก Read more

In Cape Verde, ocean waste is being turned into bags and bracelets

Fishing nets of all colors, plastic bottles, and other ocean waste litter the fine sand of many of Cape Verde’s islands. This pollution results from the marine currents that each day deposit detritus originating from all continents — or just about. This distressing observation led two women, Helena Moscoso and Debora Roberto, to launch into upcycling in 2019, adopting a practice now favored by…

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NGOs demand justice for murdered Bangladeshi trade union leader

A union leader who had been active for 25 years in the textile industry, Shahidul Islam represented the Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation. He was beaten to death on June 25 outside the Prince Jacquard Sweater factory, north of Dhaka, where striking workers were demanding the payment of €211,000 in wage and bonus arrears. Unable to meet the factory’s absent management, Islam…

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Puma North America to open new distribution center in Indiana

Puma North America intends to spend at least $40 million on the approximately 635,000-square-foot facility located at 3519 Perry Boulevard, which is expected to employ 90 people. The company plans to start hiring over the next few months and will pay employees an average of $18 per hour, plus benefits.

The Whitestown Redevelopment Commission accepted the suggestion of the Boone County Ec…

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