UAE Legal and Regulatory Environment
Louis Vuitton vs. Haute Diggity DogBelow is a summary of the case (the full case is available on LMS)High fashion and dog toys don’t often come into conflict, but they did in 2006 when Louis Vuitton sued Haute Diggity Dog for trademark, trade dress, and copyright infringement. Haute Diggity Dog, a designer and manufacturer of parody plush dog toys, provoked Louis Vuitton’s wrath with its furry “Chewy Vuiton” dog chews. Louis Vuitton argued the toys were likely to cause confusion. The federal appeals court, however, didn’t side with the French fashion house, finding that Chewy Vuitton was “a joking and amusing parody” and nothing more.Assessment RequirementsHaving read this case, you are required to:1. Critically analyse how trademarks and copyrights are protected in the UAE. (15 Marks).2. Appraise the liability and remedies in case others imitate Louis Vuitton’s trademark in the UAE that can let Louise Vuitton may file a case for trademark violation and copyright infringement. (10 marks).3. Critically argue what rights are granted to the owner of a copyright and trademark in the UAE, including the term of protection and how the scopes of protection of copyrights and trademarks are determined. (15 marks).SThe size of the report is 2,000 words and must be uploaded on the LMS.
