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Trademark Challenges Arise Over Brand Name That Simply Means ‘Clothing’

The upscale fashion brand Vetements, whose name translates directly to ‘clothing’ in French, is embroiled in a trademark dispute questioning whether such a generic term can qualify for trademark protection. This case highlights the tension between brand identity and trademark law’s restrictions on generic terms, with…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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