The African Fashion Law Report
Published | June 2025
A Landmark Resource for Fashion Law Across the Continent
We are proud to announce the release of the inaugural African Fashion Law Report, a first-of-its-kind compendium that documents legal cases, industry disputes, and key jurisprudence shaping Africa’s creative and fashion economies.
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From labour disputes in Kenya’s beauty industry to trademark battles in South Africa, and from unreported legacy cases in Nigeria to pan-African IP conflicts involving global giants like Adidas, Puma, and Apple, this report reflects the growing complexity, and maturity, of the legal ecosystem surrounding African fashion.
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What's inside:
🔹 Landmark cases from East, West, and Southern Africa
🔹 Unreported and under-cited fashion-related disputes
🔹 High-profile brand controversies and influencer-led legal moments
🔹 A detailed case index for practitioners and researchers
🔹 A glossary to demystify legal terms for non-lawyers
🔹 Commentary on cultural IP, labour rights, and cross-border enforcement
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