Alternate Title
Artificial Intelligence: Catalyst For New Policies Or A New Wave Of Design Piracy?
Abstract
The absence of adequate intellectual property protection for fashion designs in the U.S.A. not only undermines the creativity and livelihoods of designers but also fosters the fast fashion industry, contributing to global resource unsustainability and human rights concerns in overseas manufacturing facilities. As Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) advances rapidly, there is a growing concern that its deployment in the fashion industry could accelerate these issues. This paper explores the impact of AI on the fashion industry, highlighting the shortcomings of the existing U.S. intellectual property framework in protecting designers from AI-driven design replication and counterfeiting. Drawing insights from the EU design protection model, it underscores the urgency of action to preserve the sector’s creative vitality and economic sustainability.
Recommended Citation
Blagovesta LeRoy, Artificial Intelligence: Catalyst For New Policies Or A New Wave Of Design Piracy?, 19 FIU L. Rev. 467 (2025), https://doi.org/10.25148/lawrev.19.1.13.
