Versace and Fashion Novas lawsuit battle is over

Less than a week before the trial began, the copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit between Versace and Fashion Nova was settled. Based on fashion law, Judge Rozella Oliver said that the mark agreed to a settlement in principle and would resolve any unresolved issues before a pretrial conference scheduled for July 16 with the district judge.

The case was first opened against the fast fashion brand in November 2019, with the Italian fashion house claiming its black and gold Baroque motif and the iconic J.Lo Jungle Print had been copied. Fashion Nova applauded again in January last year stating that the prints are standard geometric figures and patterns, and are widely used in the fashion/clothing industry.

Then, came the exciting news that Donatellam may have to testify at trial, but sadly got caught up sooner than you can tell Versace with the brand claiming that requiring Ms. Versace to prepare and sit down for deposition will incur an undue burden.

Although the case is now closed, it is one of many fashion-related lawsuits. Although it was delayed due to the corona virus pandemic, the ongoing Nirvana vs Marc Jacobs case will be tried this year.