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Pop culture just got a legal plot twist. When HBO's The White Lotus dropped a Duke hoodie into a suicide scene, it didn’t just break hearts—it broke out the trademark lawyers. What followed was a high-stakes legal standoff, where Ivy League pride clashed with cinematic license.

Chanel alleges that thirteen of its handbags- linked to stolen serial numbers- were without any prior licensing or agreement were sold by WGACA, a New York-based luxury vintage reseller. The claims not only questioned authenticity but also targeted WGACA’s broader use of Chanel’s brand identity in its marketing- a matter that ultimately led to a significant ruling by the Southern District of New York.

Explore the Delhi High Court’s ruling in Lacoste versus Crocodile International over trademark infringement of the iconic crocodile logo.