Apex Law Chamber advises fashion houses, designers, manufacturers, retailers, luxury brands and other businesses on the legal and commercial issues arising across the fashion and apparel industry.
Fashion is an inherently intellectual-property-driven industry, where brands, designs, creativity, reputation and commercial identity are central to value. Our practice brings together intellectual property, corporate and commercial, contractual, consumer protection and dispute-resolution expertise to address the legal needs of the fashion business.
We advise on protecting and commercialising intellectual property, including trademarks, designs, copyright, trade secrets, brand names, logos, packaging and other distinctive elements of brand identity.
Our work also covers the increasingly global nature of the fashion industry, including cross-border licensing, distribution, franchising, manufacturing arrangements, sourcing, collaborations and brand protectionAs well as enforcement against counterfeits, unauthorised imports, parallel commercial exploitation and online infringement.
We assist clients in navigating the local legal and regulatory environment while considering the international nature of fashion supply chains and brand portfolios. We also advise on the interaction between Nepalese intellectual property law and international commercial practices relevant to global fashion and luxury businesses.
Our services include
- Protection and commercialisation of fashion and luxury brands
- Trademark, design and copyright protection
- Fashion design and brand protection
- Licensing, franchising and distribution arrangements
- Designer and brand collaborations
- Manufacturing, sourcing and supply agreements
- Protection of trade secrets and confidential business information
- Anti-counterfeiting and enforcement
- Online and digital brand protection
- Unauthorised use of fashion designs and brand assets
- Image, publicity and personality rights
- Advertising and consumer protection issues
- Cross-border commercial and IP matters
- Fashion-related disputes and litigation
Apex Law Chamber combines local knowledge with an understanding of the global fashion and luxury industryHelping clients protect creativity, brand reputation and commercial value and across increasingly interconnected markets.