Forever 21’s done it again. The mega-chain’s been sued over fifty times for design infringement and yet they still manage to settle out of court.
This time around they’ll be writing a check to Trovata. Forever 21 made almost $600,000 off the striped tees, sweaters and blouses they ripped off down to the last button. Between that and legal fees and other damages we can’t even imagine how much they agreed to pay Trovata to make the brand go away - and keep them quiet.
Aside from the money, the settlement means there won’t be any admittance of wrongdoing, copyright or design infringement. Their first trial ended with seven jurors siding with Trovata and one holding out which we’ll go ahead and interpret our way. Forever 21’s scared to go back to court, given their still technically clean slate, because once they lose a single trial the floodgates are officially open.
So whoever sues them next, don’t settle!
posted by guest
Oct 12, 2009 10:39AM
Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if Trovata just didn't have the cash to keep paying legal bills, and F21, being the mega-brand they are, has plenty of money to just pay them to go away.
Realistically, Trovata didn't win their first case, so that was a total loss. Settling out of court is just a lot easier for them to make back some of what they lost.
But seeing as how the floodgates will be officially open, Trovata's stuff doesn't hold an ounce of creativity or originality. Someone should be taking them down. Are they going to sue AE next for rugby shirts?
You guys should really consider your words. Where are you going to go to shop when your favorite designers are too expensive and no one is sending you free swag?
I know everyone else says this, but you post things like this, but you don't even give another option besides luxury designer. It's YSL Tributes or nothing. What am I supposed to do about that? TELL ME.
Then I'd appreciate these AIC posts much more.
I'm just saying...