International Master in Fashion Law

El International Master in Fashion Law de ISDE es un programa pionero y especializado que combina el estudio profundo del Derecho con una comprensión práctica del negocio de la moda, el lujo y la cosmética. Diseñado para ofrecer una formación global e interdisciplinar. Este máster prepara a los profesionales del Derecho y de la empresa para afrontar los retos legales y estratégicos que plantea una industria dinámica, creativa y en constante transformación.

El máster se estructura en 8 bloques temáticos que cubren áreas clave como Fashion Law, Propiedad Intelectual, Derecho Corporativo, Derecho Penal, Derecho Digital, ESG, Cosmética, y Derecho Laboral.
Además, incluye una estancia educativa internacional en Milán, con sesiones formativas en las oficinas de Bonelli Erede, prestigioso despacho italiano especializado en derecho de empresarial, así como visitas organizadas a empresas emblemáticas como Gucci y otras instituciones del ecosistema de la moda en Milán.
Y también incluye prácticas profesionales que facilitan la inserción directa en empresas del sector y despachos líderes.

Los objetivos del programa son:
- Proporcionar una comprensión completa del marco legal que regula el sector de la moda, incluyendo propiedad intelectual, derecho digital, sostenibilidad y compliance.
- Desarrollar habilidades prácticas en la redacción, negociación y gestión de contratos específicos del sector.
- Fomentar una visión empresarial y estratégica desde una perspectiva legal.
- Ofrecer una experiencia académica y profesional internacional, incluyendo una estancia formativa en Milán con instituciones líderes del sector.
- Conectar al estudiante con un claustro compuesto por profesionales de firmas, marcas y empresas de referencia

El programa se divide en 8 bloques temáticos, cada uno con un peso específico en la nota final. Al término de cada módulo, se realiza una prueba de evaluación.

1. An in-house perspective
Introduction to fashion law
The role of the in-house lawyer in a fashion house.
Negotiating and drafting contracts in the fashion industry
Relationship between in-house counsel and external advisor: the need of an expert in the field of fashion law
Marketing in the field of fashion: a legal perspective
How to start a business in the fashion industry.
Sectorial expertise: luxury, sportive goods, bridal fashion, etc.

2. Cosmetics
General Regulatory Framework for Cosmetics
From Concept to Market: The Roadmap for Cosmetic Products (Legal and Contractual Lifecycle of a Cosmetic Product)
Selective Distribution Systems in the Cosmetics Industry
Self-Regulation and Industry Codes of Conduct
Claims, Advertising, and Digital Marketing in Cosmetics
Misleading advertising issues
Intellectual Property and Brand Protection
Sustainability, Environmental Compliance, and CSR

3. Corporate law
M&A; Financing and Investment Contracts in fashion
Bank financing
Direct funding
Venture capital
The strategic investor
EXIT and CRISIS
a) The exit of the founder/investor
The value of the company
The investor and his exit
The founder and his continuity
Sale to a third party
b) Company crisis
Asset protection
Reputation protection
Continuity
The sale of the production unit
Winding-up
Contractual Law at FL
Advertising, marketing and sponsorship contracts in fashion
Influencers and the relationship with influencers;
Outsourcing
International contracts in the field of fashion
Distribution strategies and structures: agency contracts; distribution; franchising; selective distribution; retail and own shops
Real Estate in fashion
Competition Law at fashion
Compliance and Corporate Social Responsibility at fashion
TAX at fashion
Litigation in fashion

4. Intellectual Property
General introduction to IP
Trademarks I: scope and obtention of trademark rights. The path from choosing a sign to obtaining registration
Trademarks II: building the portfolio, trademark maintenance, use of the trademark
Trademarks III: attack and defence strategy
Patents and utility models I
Patents and utility models II
Trade Secrets: from inception to marketing. Protecting your pipeline. Patents v. Trade Secrets.
Patents, utility models and trade secrets attack and defence strategies.
Generation of copyright, types of works, rights covered by intellectual property.
Work for hire, employment agreements, collective works. Designers as creators. The importance correct assignment of rights.
Copyright and fashion. Copyright v. design or copyright and design?
Designs I: scope obtention, maintenance. Registered v. non registered designs, strategic choices.
Designs II: attack and defence strategies.
Fakes, forgeries, counterfeits and dupes with a special reference to “equivalent perfumes”: the legal and case law framework.
Fakes, forgeries, counterfeits and dupes: how to fight them. The counterfeit regulation.
Recycling, Upcycling, Repairing and second hand sales: when “sustainability” clashes with IP.
Enlarging the scope of IP rights and sui generis rights which impact fashion I: collective trademarks, certification trademarks, GI for artisanal and industrial products.
Enlarging the scope of IP rights and sui generis rights which impact fashion II: inspiration v. cultural misappropriation. Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions a clash between public domain and new sui generis IP rights? Italian Codice dei beni culturali e del paesaggio and the Marchio Storico
Joining forces: design + trademark + image. What IP rights have to contemplated in collaborative agreements? E.g. Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama, Crocs and Balenciaga, Pharrel Williams and Adidas.
Exploiting IP rights by fashion houses: licensing, assignment, transformation rights, etc.
Licensing a well know trademark: Barcelona FC
Practical cases on accumulation of IP protection
Fashion in cinema and TV: film and tv costume designs, product placement, collaboration between TV companies and fashion houses.
IP and fashion in the Metaverse
AI and fashion: AI creativity, ownership of AI generated designs, from “Edmond de Belamy” to “A recent Entrance to paradise” to China’s Internet Court ruling. Generative designs, Balenciaga Neural (Robbie Barrat). Can AI infringe IP rights?
AI tools for the fashion industry: Algorythm Couture and the reduction of waste, A-POC Able Issaye Miyake; Augmented and virtual reality retail experiences (in-store navigation, virtual apparel trials, product demonstrations…), conversational AI, Virtual Assistants, fashion chatbots etc.
Practical case/s

5. Digital law
Transforming fashion retail in the Digital Age: an overview of EU digital regulations
E-commerce and consumer protection in digital sales
Platform economy: the impact of the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act on the fashion industry
Artificial Intelligence and data regulations
Data protection and cybersecurity
E-Privacy: advertising based on cookies and email marketing obligations
Legal approaches to online advertising, influencers, and social media
Customer engagement: legal considerations for profiling and loyalty programs

6. Criminal law
Introduction to criminal law in the fashion industry
Fashion industry companies as potential victims of criminal offences
Fashion industry companies as potential perpetrators of criminal offences
Criminal proceedings in Spain as disputes forum to pursue misconduct and seek damages
General framework for corporate criminal liability in Spain and impact of corporate criminal compliance programs
Third-party compliance due diligence obligations in supply chains
Case study

7. ESG
Introduction to ESG: concept, principles and main due diligence standards.
ESG criteria in corporate governance: compliance and corporate risk.
Equality, diversity, health and safety and human rights.
Project finance and sustainable financing.
Waste obligations. The extended producer responsibility regime.
Product design and labelling.

8. Labour and employment law
Most common employment contracts in the fashion industry.
Collective bargaining agreements (commerce and industry).
Remuneration schemes.
Working time. Work-life balance.
Flexible measures before restructuring a company.
Contract termination. Disciplinary and redundancy.
Labor Harassment. Internal Investigations.
Preparing a court hearing with HR. Moot court.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
International Mobility.

Los alumnos del International Master in Fashion Law estarán preparados para desempeñar funciones jurídicas y estratégicas en múltiples áreas dentro del sector de la moda, el lujo, la cosmética y la tecnología vinculada al retail. Las salidas profesionales incluyen:

- Abogado/a especializado/a en fashion law o propiedad intelectual.
- Asesor/a legal interno en empresas de moda, belleza o lujo.
- Responsable de cumplimiento normativo (compliance officer).
- Experto/a en sostenibilidad y ESG aplicado a empresas creativas.
- Legal counsel en áreas de e-commerce y retail digital.
- Consultor/a legal para plataformas tecnológicas vinculadas a moda.
- Profesional de despachos especializados en derecho empresarial, laboral, penal o digital, con enfoque en sectores creativos.