It was a legal dispute that made headlines. When designer label Christian Louboutin sued rival Yves Saint Laurent in 2011 for using red soles on a pair of heels, many did not see why they should be fighting to claim a colour as their trademark.
Such a high profile case, however, has illustrated the need for lawyers to be well versed when it comes to fashion.
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