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Program of Textile and Fashion Design

MTT480

FASHION LAW

Course Code
MTT480
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Develop a Multidisciplinary Legal Perspective: Analyze operational processes in the fashion industry through the intersection of Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Law, Contract Law, Commercial Law, and Labor Law disciplines.
  2. Understand the Intellectual and Industrial Property Protection System: Learn the theoretical and practical aspects of the protection requirements for fashion designs under Copyright Law (work protection) and Industrial Property Law (design/trademark registration), based on the criteria of distinctiveness and originality.
  3. Develop Competence in Combating Unfair Competition and Counterfeiting: Identify the legal boundaries between inspiration, quotation, and plagiarism in the fashion industry, and understand protection methods against trademark dilution and unfair competition practices.
  4. Develop Awareness of Contract and Process Management: Gain competence in the legal validity requirements and risk analysis of industry-specific contracts, including design transfer agreements, employment contracts, advertising agreements, and e-commerce protocols.
  5. Examine Current Technological and Ethical Transformations: Evaluate emerging legal issues such as artificial intelligence, digital wearables (NFT/Metaverse), and sustainability-related concerns (greenwashing) within the framework of consumer protection and advertising law regulations.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionLearning the legal status of creative processes within the fashion industry, the boundaries of design protection, and the doctrinal distinctions between ?inspiration? and ?infringement?; transforming theoretical knowledge into practical application skills through case studies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Fashion Law and Start-up Law
2nd Week Fashion Designs within the Scope of the Copyright Law (FSEK)
3rd Week Boundaries of Intellectual Property: Inspiration, Quotation, and Plagiarism
4th Week Industrial Property Law (SMK) and Design Protection Regime
5th Week Trademark Law and Distinctiveness in the Fashion Industry
6th Week Competition Law and Combating Counterfeit Products
7th Week Labor Law and Contract Management in the Fashion Industry
8th Week Midterm Examination
9th Week E-Commerce Law and Digital Transformation
10th Week Advertising Law and Sustainability
11th Week Consumer Law and Sectoral Dispute Resolution
12th Week Case Study I
13th Week Case Study II
14th Week Practical Application Study
Recommended or Required Reading**Core References**

1. Raustiala, K., & Sprigman, C. (2012). *The Knockoff Economy: How Imitation Sparks Innovation*. Oxford University Press.
2. McRobbie, A. (1998). *British Fashion Design: Rag Trade or Image Industry?* Routledge.
3. Coyle, J. F., & Golden, J. M. (2017). *The Law of Fashion: A Guide to Fashion Law and Legal Issues*. Carolina Academic Press.
4. Vacca, C. (2020). *Fashion Law: A Guide for Designers, Fashion Executives, and Attorneys*. Bloomsbury Publishing.
5. Hemphill, C. S., & Suk, J. (2009). ?The Law, Culture, and Economics of Fashion.? *Stanford Law Review*, 61(5), 1147?1199.

**Recommended Additional References**

1. Scafidi, S. (2005). ?Intellectual Property and Fashion Design.? In *Intellectual Property and Information Wealth: Issues and Practices in the Digital Age*. Praeger.
2. Kwall, R. L. (2010). *The Soul of Creativity: Forging a Moral Rights Law for the United States*. Stanford University Press.
3. Sherman, L. (2017). *Fashion Law: More Than Just a Trend*. Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal.
4. Eberle, C. (2014). *Fashion Law: A Legal Guide for Fashion Designers*. Allworth Press.
5. Rosen, E. (2002). *Making Sweatshops: The Globalization of the U.S. Apparel Industry*. University of California Press.

**References for Turkish Law**

1. Law No. 5846 on Intellectual and Artistic Works (Copyright Law ? FSEK).
2. Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property (Industrial Property Law ? SMK).
3. Turkish Code of Obligations.
4. Turkish Commercial Code.
5. Labor Law No. 4857.
6. Consumer Protection Law No. 6502.
**Digital and Institutional Resources**
* World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) ? Resources on Intellectual Property and Fashion.
* European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) ? Design and trademark protection databases.
* Turkish Patent and Trademark Office ? Design and trademark registration practices.
* World Trade Organization (WTO) ? Resources on trade, intellectual property, and fashion industry regulations.
* Fashion Law Institute ? Research and current developments in fashion law.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Oral Exam 1 20
Presentation of Case Study 1 30
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 2 2
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 4 4
Course hours 3 14 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 12 3 36
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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