UPDATED: No, Kim Kardashian Does Not Own the Word “Kimono” - The

From the Supreme Court case centering on the name of celebrated streetwear brand fuct to Kim Kardashian’s big reveal of her controversially-named Kimono shapewear collection, trademark law has been in fashion/pop culture news with marked frequency this week – and with it, some notable misconceptions about what trademark protection actually entails.  

After Backlash, Kim Kardashian Drops 'Kimono' Name From Underwear Line

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COMMENTARY: Why Kim K's new products are a #KimOhNo - National

Kim Kardashian West to rename Kimono underwear line branded 'offensive' by Japanese, Ents & Arts News

Japanese Women Share Stunning Photos In Their Kimonos After Kim Kardashian Tries to Trademark 'Kimono' - Mogul

Kim Kardashian almost lost $10 million renaming her SKIMS shapewear line - PopBuzz

Kim Kardashian's Shapewear Line Kimono Is Already Getting Called Out

Japanese mayor writes to KKW about her Kimono shapewear brand

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Kim Kardashian Is Accused of Cultural Appropriation After Trademarking ' Kimono

KimOhNo: Be Grateful That Kim Kardashian Is Bad at Puns

Kim Kardashian is dropping the Kimono brand name

Kim Kardashian West Has Received Backlash After Calling Her New Shapewear Collection 'Kimono

Kim Kardashian scraps 'Kimono' name after huge Japan backlash