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Paris Court rules Hermès’ copyright and trademark infringed in upcycled fashion case

By Laura Stravinskaite | Posted on July 9, 2025

On April 10, 2025, the Paris Judicial Court handed down a pivotal decision in favour of Hermès, finding that S.A.S. MAISON R&C, S.A.S. ATELIER R&C, and Géraldine Lugassy Demri had infringed Hermès’ copyrights and its registered word mark by incorporating parts of Hermès silk scarves—featuring original graphic works—onto denim jackets marketed as...

Tags: copyright, fashion, hermes, Infringement, Trademark

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