Ivanka trump will have to appear in court to testify in the case of plagiarism. A year ago, the Italian Shoe company Aquazzura appealed to the Federal court in Manhattan, accusing the President’s daughter and her company in plagiarism.
The plaintiff argues, under the brand of Ivanka Trump , was released on a cheap imitation brand shoes Aquazzura. As evidence of the representatives of the luxury Shoe brand has unveiled the associated image sandals Hettie cost about $145 and Wild Thing, which are sold at a price of $785.
One of the most disturbing things in the fashion industry is when someone blatantly steals your copyright designs and doesn’t care. You should know better. Shame on you @ivankatrump! Is NOT Imitation the most sincere form of flattery. #aquazzura #ivankatrump Proud of mine #madeinitaly #italiansdoitbetter ??????
The lawyers of Mrs. trump has denied the accusations against her, calling them a publicity stunt. They stated that in the style of Wild Things , no distinctive features that would need protection under the law on intellectual property.
Human rights activists added that their client should be exempt from testifying in order not to distract her from performing the duties of counselor of the President in the White House.
Shortly before that, the defense said that Ivanka trump is no need to question because it has no unique information about the manufacture of shoes.
However, judge Katherine Forrest decided otherwise on Friday it rejected the arguments of counsel, noting that Mrs. trump must be present at the proceedings. Forrest said that the defendant led the company at the time of production of the controversial shoes must be lace-up could not be on the market without her approval.
For the convenience of Mrs. trump, the meeting will be in Washington, and its duration will shorten to 2 hours.
