Big intellectual property news this week in the fashion world.  Kim Kardashian’s fashion line for Sears, Kardashian Kollection, has allegedly knocked off Botkier‘s signature bag, Clyde. In an effort to protect their design, Botkier quickly sent off a cease and desist letter.

Because of limitations in the protection of fashion under intellectual property law, I’m guessing Botkier is alleging “trade dress” infringement. Trade dress essentially protects the shape of something. Examples include the shape of the Coke bottle, the McDonald’s Happy Meal box, and Taco Bell Restaurant buildings.

This would mean Botkier is trying to protect the silhouette of the Clyde bag, which they feel is distinctive. Remember, distinctive means that when you see the shape, you instantly recognize it as a Botkier bag.

Do you think Botkier has a case?

Rebecca Minkoff calls her fans Minkettes and she’s having a fabulous sale for us this week!

Better get shopping before I buy everything up!

This week marked the passing of my favorite “everyday” purse.  It only cost $15, but served me well for 2 1/2 years. However, the rips, tears, and stains became too much for me so it was time to say goodbye.

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Get your wallets read, ladies. Botkier is having an online sample sale starting TODAY.  Pick up something nice for your mommy (Mother’s Day is this Sunday!) and maybe a little something for yourself. Go on, you deserve it!

Twitter is an amazing resource. I’ve discovered so many great sites and made so many new friends because of it. (Follow me!) My newest discovery is Bag Inc, a fun affordable purse site. They have some very chic leather purses for under $100. How can that be? I don’t know, but I’m not complaining!

From baginc.com

I could go on a serious shopping spree on this site!
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