Paris Court of Appeal Validates Louis Vuitton’s Use of Four-Leaf Clover in Jewellery Line

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Géraldine Arbant

Partner
France

I have extensive experience in copyright and trademark law.

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Pava Vrhovac

Associate
France

As an associate in our Intellectual Property Group in Paris, I assist our French and international clients on a variety of contentious and non-contentious IP matters.

On June 23rd, 2023, a significant brand dispute reached its conclusion at the Paris Court of Appeal (n° RG 21/19404) as they delivered their decision in the case of Cartier & Richemont International v. Louis Vuitton.

The dispute revolved around the issue of free riding, with the iconic “Alhambra” jewellery collection by Van Cleef & Arpels at the center of the dispute. This ruling raises critical questions about the protection and preservation of intellectual property and creative legacies within the fashion industry. We delve into the details of this verdict and its potential implications for the world of high-end jewelry design and beyond.

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