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ANNUAL
PARIS FASHION LAW CONFERENCE
PARIS FASHION LAW CONFERENCE
13 October 2026
La Fondation des États-Unis
Academia Cerebra is proud to be the Academic Partner and a sponsor of the 2026 Annual Paris Fashion Law Conference, alongside the Intellectual Property Section of the Federal Bar Association, the French American Bar Association and La Fondation des États-Unis.
As Europe’s only academy specialising in fashion and luxury to be accredited by the British Accreditation Council, Academia Cerebra occupies a distinctive position for law students and early-career legal professionals seeking to enter the international fashion and luxury industries. Its industry-led education combines recognised academic standards with dedicated personal mentorship from senior industry leaders and direct access to the brands, institutions and experts shaping fashion law, luxury law and the wider business of luxury.
The conference brings together leading international voices to examine the legal and commercial forces reshaping fashion and luxury—from global brand protection and responsible fashion to investment and brand integrity.
Conference Programme
1:00–1:30 PM | Registration / Welcome
1:30–1:45 PM | Welcome Remarks
1:45–2:45 PM | GUARDING PRESTIGE: INNOVATIVE LEGAL TACTICS FOR GLOBAL FASHION BRAND PROTECTION
Legal experts and industry leaders will explore the strategies used to safeguard leading fashion brands across international markets. The discussion will consider trademark enforcement, intellectual property rights, counterfeiting and infringement, alongside the growing use of technology to track and defend brand assets.
3:00–4:00 PM | TRADE, SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY: NAVIGATING RESPONSIBLE FASHION
This panel will examine how international trade law and evolving environmental regulation are reshaping sourcing, production and distribution within the global fashion industry. It will also consider labour standards, ethical practices and the challenge of balancing commercial success with transparency, accountability and integrity.
4:15–5:15 PM | BRANDS, PRIVATE EQUITY AND IPOs: MAINTAINING BRAND INTEGRITY IN A CHANGING LANDSCAPE
Legal experts and industry insiders will examine the challenges brands face when navigating investment, mergers, acquisitions and public offerings. The discussion will focus on brand identity, intellectual property protection, risk management and due diligence, as well as maintaining reputation, continuity and consumer trust during periods of commercial change.
5:15–7:00 PM | COCKTAIL RECEPTION
The conference will conclude with an on-site cocktail reception on the garden terrace of La Fondation des États-Unis.
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