![Gucci (left) claims Forever 21's designs are similar to its own, leading to a trademark dispute in the California judicial system. Image credit: Springut Law](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Gucci-vs.-Forever-21.png)
Court allows Forever 21’s second amended complaint against Gucci to proceed
Posted By a Luxury Daily columnist On In Columns,Editor's Choice,Featured,Industry sectors,Legal and privacy,Opinion | No Comments![Gucci (left) claims Forever 21's designs are similar to its own, leading to a trademark dispute in the California judicial system. Image credit: Springut Law](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Gucci-vs.-Forever-21.png)
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