Coach Leatherware Co. v. Anntaylor, Inc.

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit · Decided 1991-05-15

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IRVING R. KAUFMAN, Circuit Judge: Copying women’s designer handbags appears to be a convenient device for those seeking to ride fashion’s often unpredictable waves. Abundant support for this observation is provided on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue where within close proximity of the flagship stores of Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Chanel, street vendors peddle imitations of these familiar designs. More confusing, and thus more troubleso…

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