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By Paul Sandle and Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – "Brand Beckham" always comes first, Brooklyn Beckham said in an outburst against his parents David and Victoria this week that shone a spotlight on the legal protections a growing number of famous families attach to their own names. The Instagram post by the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham not only fuelled online gossip around the world but also highlighted a more unusual aspect of celebrity trademarks. UK filings show the names of David and Victoria's four children are registered as trademarks, with Victoria listed as owner in her capacity as a parent and guardian. Brooklyn's name was registered as a trademark in Britain in 2016, when he was 17. Brooklyn's registration, covering beauty, cosmetics, clothing, toys and entertainment and other classes, according to the UK Intellectual Property Office, will expire in December. WHAT IS THE TRADEMARK DISPUTE ABOUT? In his post, Brooklyn said that ahead of his 2022 marriage to Nicola Peltz, daughter of U.S. billionaire and activist investor Nelson Peltz, his parents had pressured "me into signing away the rights to my name". He said his family valued "public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first."  Brooklyn has not elaborated on what he was asked to sign and his parents' representatives have not responded to requests to comment from Reuters and do not appear to have spoken on the issue. In February that year, Authentic Brands Group entered a strategic partnership to co-own and manage David Beckham's brand. It is not clear if Brooklyn's trademark was involved. Celebrities have long trademarked their names for spinoff products and the practice has increased with the rise of endorsements and social media to prevent others profiting from their names without permission. Disputes over such trademarks are not uncommon. Australian singer Kylie Minogue opposed efforts by U.S. reality television star Kylie Jenner to trademark "Kylie" for commercial use, citing prior use and the risk of consumer confusion. Minogue later said the two reached an agreement. Singer Katy Perry has been in a years-long trademark battle with a Sydney-based fashion designer whose label uses her own birth name, "Katie Perry". WHAT ARE BROOKLYN'S OPTIONS? The Beckhams' multi-million-pound family business was built by David, the former England soccer captain who agreed a string of commercial deals while playing at Manchester United and Real Madrid in the 1990s and 2000s, and Victoria, a member of the Spice Girls, the UK's biggest pop group at the time. Victoria launched her own fashion label in 2008 and beauty brand in 2019 and the couple have each lent their names to multiple products, including collaborations with other brands. Their four children, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper Seven, make frequent appearances at Victoria's fashion shows and online. Brooklyn and Romeo have collaborated with brands. Mark Engelman, an intellectual property barrister at Burnell Chambers, said registering a trademark was relatively inexpensive. "If (the children) do well, they can earn money from selling products or licensing the name to third parties," he said. Registering a trademark in Britain costs from 170 pounds ($230), plus 50 pounds for each additional class, and lasts 10 years. In the United States, fees start at around $350. James Corlett, managing partner at law firm Beyond Corporate Law, said trademarking children's names for future commercial use was unusual but not unprecedented. "You're talking about two very famous individuals throughout the '90s and noughties in particular, who came together to create essentially a powerhouse brand, which has obviously been protected by the use of trademarks," he said.  "They've been very savvy and astute with their use of trademarks. And I think the  registration of Brooklyn's name is merely an extension of that." Corlett said Brooklyn, who is now aged 26, could seek to oppose any re-registration or extension of the family's trademark of his name when the renewal comes up.  If the name had not been actively used, he could challenge a renewal or apply for a trademark he could exploit independently. "That's where things get potentially very interesting," he said. "The key element of Brooklyn's name is the 'Beckham' part of it, which would potentially conflict with the existing Beckham registrations." Any dispute could ultimately be resolved through negotiation, potentially limiting Brooklyn's use of his name in core "Brand Beckham" categories such as fashion or fragrance, he added. Brooklyn already signalled a shift by adding Peltz to his surname after his marriage. He uses the name in marketing his Cloud23 hot sauce, signing endorsements with the initials "BPB". (Reporting by Paul Sandle and Marie-Louise Gumuchian; editing by Rachel Armstrong and Philippa Fletcher)

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PARIS, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Italian fashion house Giambattista Valli will not stage its planned Haute Couture show in Paris on Monday due to a review of its business, the brand said on Friday. "The House is currently undertaking an in-depth review of the organisation of its activities in order to ensure the company’s sustainability. Fully focused on this process, it has decided not to hold the show," the brand said in an emailed statement. Giambattista Valli is majority-owned by Artemis, the Pinault family's holding that also controls Gucci-owner Kering, itself struggling financially amid a global downturn in luxury spending.  (Reporting by Helen Reid; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

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By Paul Sandle and Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – "Brand Beckham" always comes first, Brooklyn Beckham said in an outburst against his parents David and Victoria this week that shone a spotlight on the legal protections a growing number of famous families attach to their own names. The Instagram post by the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham not only fuelled online gossip around the world but also highlighted a more unusual aspect of celebrity trademarks. UK filings show the names of David and Victoria's four children are registered as trademarks, with Victoria listed as owner in her capacity as a parent and guardian. Brooklyn's name was registered as a trademark in Britain in 2016, when he was 17. Brooklyn's registration, covering beauty, cosmetics, clothing, toys and entertainment and other classes, according to the UK Intellectual Property Office, will expire in December. WHAT IS THE TRADEMARK DISPUTE ABOUT? In his post, Brooklyn said that ahead of his 2022 marriage to Nicola Peltz, daughter of U.S. billionaire and activist investor Nelson Peltz, his parents had pressured "me into signing away the rights to my name". He said his family valued "public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first." Brooklyn has not elaborated on what he was asked to sign and his parents' representatives have not responded to requests to comment from Reuters and do not appear to have spoken on the issue. In February that year, Authentic Brands Group entered a strategic partnership to co-own and manage David Beckham's brand. It is not clear if Brooklyn's trademark was involved. Celebrities have long trademarked their names for spinoff products and the practice has increased with the rise of endorsements and social media to prevent others profiting from their names without permission. Disputes over such trademarks are not uncommon. Australian singer Kylie Minogue opposed efforts by U.S. reality television star Kylie Jenner to trademark "Kylie" for commercial use, citing prior use and the risk of consumer confusion. Minogue later said the two reached an agreement. Singer Katy Perry has been in a years-long trademark battle with a Sydney-based fashion designer whose label uses her own birth name, "Katie Perry". WHAT ARE BROOKLYN'S OPTIONS? The Beckhams' multi-million-pound family business was built by David, the former England soccer captain who agreed a string of commercial deals while playing at Manchester United and Real Madrid in the 1990s and 2000s, and Victoria, a member of the Spice Girls, the UK's biggest pop group at the time. Victoria launched her own fashion label in 2008 and beauty brand in 2019 and the couple have each lent their names to multiple products, including collaborations with other brands. Their four children, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper Seven, make frequent appearances at Victoria's fashion shows and online. Brooklyn and Romeo have collaborated with brands. Mark Engelman, an intellectual property barrister at Burnell Chambers, said registering a trademark was relatively inexpensive. "If (the children) do well, they can earn money from selling products or licensing the name to third parties," he said. Registering a trademark in Britain costs from 170 pounds ($230), plus 50 pounds for each additional class, and lasts 10 years. In the United States, fees start at around $350. James Corlett, managing partner at law firm Beyond Corporate Law, said trademarking children's names for future commercial use was unusual but not unprecedented. "You're talking about two very famous individuals throughout the '90s and noughties in particular, who came together to create essentially a powerhouse brand, which has obviously been protected by the use of trademarks," he said. "They've been very savvy and astute with their use of trademarks. And I think the  registration of Brooklyn's name is merely an extension of that." Corlett said Brooklyn, who is now aged 26, could seek to oppose any re-registration or extension of the family's trademark of his name when the renewal comes up. If the name had not been actively used, he could challenge a renewal or apply for a trademark he could exploit independently. "That's where things get potentially very interesting," he said. "The key element of Brooklyn's name is the 'Beckham' part of it, which would potentially conflict with the existing Beckham registrations." Any dispute could ultimately be resolved through negotiation, potentially limiting Brooklyn's use of his name in core "Brand Beckham" categories such as fashion or fragrance, he added. Brooklyn already signalled a shift by adding Peltz to his surname after his marriage. He uses the name in marketing his Cloud23 hot sauce, signing endorsements with the initials "BPB". (Reporting by Paul Sandle and Marie-Louise Gumuchian; editing by Rachel Armstrong and Philippa Fletcher)

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PARIS, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Italian fashion house Giambattista Valli will not stage its planned Haute Couture show in Paris on Monday due to a review of its business, the brand said on Friday. "The House is currently undertaking an in-depth review of the organisation of its activities in order to ensure the company’s sustainability. Fully focused on this process, it has decided not to hold the show," the brand said in an emailed statement. Giambattista Valli is majority-owned by Artemis, the Pinault family's holding that also controls Gucci-owner Kering, itself struggling financially amid a global downturn in luxury spending.  (Reporting by Helen Reid; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

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By Paul Sandle and Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – "Brand Beckham" always comes first, Brooklyn Beckham said in an outburst against his parents David and Victoria this week that shone a spotlight on the legal protections a growing number of famous families attach to their own names. The Instagram post by the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham not only fuelled online gossip around the world but also highlighted a more unusual aspect of celebrity trademarks. UK filings show the names of David and Victoria's four children are registered as trademarks, with Victoria listed as owner in her capacity as a parent and guardian. Brooklyn's name was registered as a trademark in Britain in 2016, when he was 17. Brooklyn's registration, covering beauty, cosmetics, clothing, toys and entertainment and other classes, according to the UK Intellectual Property Office, will expire in December. WHAT IS THE TRADEMARK DISPUTE ABOUT? In his post, Brooklyn said that ahead of his 2022 marriage to Nicola Peltz, daughter of U.S. billionaire and activist investor Nelson Peltz, his parents had pressured "me into signing away the rights to my name". He said his family valued "public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first." Brooklyn has not elaborated on what he was asked to sign and his parents' representatives have not responded to requests to comment from Reuters and do not appear to have spoken on the issue. In February that year, Authentic Brands Group entered a strategic partnership to co-own and manage David Beckham's brand. It is not clear if Brooklyn's trademark was involved. Celebrities have long trademarked their names for spinoff products and the practice has increased with the rise of endorsements and social media to prevent others profiting from their names without permission. Disputes over such trademarks are not uncommon. Australian singer Kylie Minogue opposed efforts by U.S. reality television star Kylie Jenner to trademark "Kylie" for commercial use, citing prior use and the risk of consumer confusion. Minogue later said the two reached an agreement. Singer Katy Perry has been in a years-long trademark battle with a Sydney-based fashion designer whose label uses her own birth name, "Katie Perry". WHAT ARE BROOKLYN'S OPTIONS? The Beckhams' multi-million-pound family business was built by David, the former England soccer captain who agreed a string of commercial deals while playing at Manchester United and Real Madrid in the 1990s and 2000s, and Victoria, a member of the Spice Girls, the UK's biggest pop group at the time. Victoria launched her own fashion label in 2008 and beauty brand in 2019 and the couple have each lent their names to multiple products, including collaborations with other brands. Their four children, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper Seven, make frequent appearances at Victoria's fashion shows and online. Brooklyn and Romeo have collaborated with brands. Mark Engelman, an intellectual property barrister at Burnell Chambers, said registering a trademark was relatively inexpensive. "If (the children) do well, they can earn money from selling products or licensing the name to third parties," he said. Registering a trademark in Britain costs from 170 pounds ($230), plus 50 pounds for each additional class, and lasts 10 years. In the United States, fees start at around $350. James Corlett, managing partner at law firm Beyond Corporate Law, said trademarking children's names for future commercial use was unusual but not unprecedented. "You're talking about two very famous individuals throughout the '90s and noughties in particular, who came together to create essentially a powerhouse brand, which has obviously been protected by the use of trademarks," he said. "They've been very savvy and astute with their use of trademarks. And I think the  registration of Brooklyn's name is merely an extension of that." Corlett said Brooklyn, who is now aged 26, could seek to oppose any re-registration or extension of the family's trademark of his name when the renewal comes up. If the name had not been actively used, he could challenge a renewal or apply for a trademark he could exploit independently. "That's where things get potentially very interesting," he said. "The key element of Brooklyn's name is the 'Beckham' part of it, which would potentially conflict with the existing Beckham registrations." Any dispute could ultimately be resolved through negotiation, potentially limiting Brooklyn's use of his name in core "Brand Beckham" categories such as fashion or fragrance, he added. Brooklyn already signalled a shift by adding Peltz to his surname after his marriage. He uses the name in marketing his Cloud23 hot sauce, signing endorsements with the initials "BPB". (Reporting by Paul Sandle and Marie-Louise Gumuchian; editing by Rachel Armstrong and Philippa Fletcher)

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PARIS, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Italian fashion house Giambattista Valli will not stage its planned Haute Couture show in Paris on Monday due to a review of its business, the brand said on Friday. "The House is currently undertaking an in-depth review of the organisation of its activities in order to ensure the company’s sustainability. Fully focused on this process, it has decided not to hold the show," the brand said in an emailed statement. Giambattista Valli is majority-owned by Artemis, the Pinault family's holding that also controls Gucci-owner Kering, itself struggling financially amid a global downturn in luxury spending.  (Reporting by Helen Reid; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

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By Matteo Negri and Giulia Segreti ROME, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Valentino, Italy's haute couture "emperor", was laid to rest in Rome on Friday, with the distinctive red he championed in his collections echoed in splashes of crimson among the black-clad mourners. The biggest names in fashion – including Donatella Versace, Tom Ford and Maria Grazia Chiuri – gathered in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, a church designed by Michelangelo and built on the ruins of ancient Roman baths. Valentino's co-founder Giancarlo Giammetti, dressed in a sharply tailored black satin suit, and the designer's last partner, Bruce Hoeksema, accompanied the plain wooden coffin as it entered the church, drawing applause from the crowds outside. "Through him, I discovered beauty, a beauty that followed us throughout our lives, that has kept us busy. We met when we were kids, we dreamed the same dreams, we managed to realise some of them, I would even say many of them," Giammetti said in his eulogy. In an improvised speech, Hoeksema said: "Valentino, you were the person I spoke to, not the person I spoke about. You were beside me when words were not needed. Life was not always perfect, but it was real. One day at a time, for more than 40 years." Mourners included Vogue's Global Editorial director Anna Wintour, actors Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Hurley, American socialite Olivia Palermo and Valentino's current creative director Alessandro Michele and his predecessor Pierpaolo Piccioli. Valentino's Chief Executive Riccardo Bellini, French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault, Antoine Arnault, the eldest son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, and Rachid Mohamed Rachid, CEO of Mayhoola, also attended. The couturier who built one of Italy's most celebrated fashion houses died on Monday at his home in Rome, aged 93. Hundreds gathered outside and inside the basilica, famed for the red of its marbled walls and columns – darker than Valentino red. White flowers framed the altar and a black-and-white photo of Valentino stood next to his coffin. There were flashes of red among the pews – hats, scarves, bright carmine coats and a woollen shawl. More than 10,000 people paid their respects to Valentino on Wednesday and Thursday as he lay in state in Rome's Piazza Mignanelli, next to his fashion house's historical headquarters and a stone's throw from the city's iconic Spanish Steps. There will be a private burial after the service. (Reporting by Matteo Negri and Giulia Segreti; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

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By Matteo Negri and Giulia Segreti ROME, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Valentino, Italy's haute couture "emperor", was laid to rest in Rome on Friday, with the distinctive red he championed in his collections echoed in splashes of crimson among the black-clad mourners. The biggest names in fashion – including Donatella Versace, Tom Ford and Maria Grazia Chiuri – gathered in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, a church designed by Michelangelo and built on the ruins of ancient Roman baths. Valentino's co-founder Giancarlo Giammetti, dressed in a sharply tailored black satin suit, and the designer's last partner, Bruce Hoeksema, accompanied the plain wooden coffin as it entered the church, drawing applause from the crowds outside. "Through him, I discovered beauty, a beauty that followed us throughout our lives, that has kept us busy. We met when we were kids, we dreamed the same dreams, we managed to realise some of them, I would even say many of them," Giammetti said in his eulogy. In an improvised speech, Hoeksema said: "Valentino, you were the person I spoke to, not the person I spoke about. You were beside me when words were not needed. Life was not always perfect, but it was real. One day at a time, for more than 40 years." Mourners included Vogue's Global Editorial director Anna Wintour, actors Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Hurley, American socialite Olivia Palermo and Valentino's current creative director Alessandro Michele and his predecessor Pierpaolo Piccioli. Valentino's Chief Executive Riccardo Bellini, French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault, Antoine Arnault, the eldest son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, and Rachid Mohamed Rachid, CEO of Mayhoola, also attended. The couturier who built one of Italy's most celebrated fashion houses died on Monday at his home in Rome, aged 93. Hundreds gathered outside and inside the basilica, famed for the red of its marbled walls and columns – darker than Valentino red. White flowers framed the altar and a black-and-white photo of Valentino stood next to his coffin. There were flashes of red among the pews – hats, scarves, bright carmine coats and a woollen shawl. More than 10,000 people paid their respects to Valentino on Wednesday and Thursday as he lay in state in Rome's Piazza Mignanelli, next to his fashion house's historical headquarters and a stone's throw from the city's iconic Spanish Steps. There will be a private burial after the service. (Reporting by Matteo Negri and Giulia Segreti; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

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By Matteo Negri and Giulia Segreti ROME, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Valentino, Italy's haute couture "emperor", was laid to rest in Rome on Friday, with the distinctive red he championed in his collections echoed in splashes of crimson among the black-clad mourners. The biggest names in fashion – including Donatella Versace, Tom Ford and Maria Grazia Chiuri – gathered in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, a church designed by Michelangelo and built on the ruins of ancient Roman baths. Valentino's co-founder Giancarlo Giammetti, dressed in a sharply tailored black satin suit, and the designer's last partner, Bruce Hoeksema, accompanied the plain wooden coffin as it entered the church, drawing applause from the crowds outside. "Through him, I discovered beauty, a beauty that followed us throughout our lives, that has kept us busy. We met when we were kids, we dreamed the same dreams, we managed to realise some of them, I would even say many of them," Giammetti said in his eulogy. In an improvised speech, Hoeksema said: "Valentino, you were the person I spoke to, not the person I spoke about. You were beside me when words were not needed. Life was not always perfect, but it was real. One day at a time, for more than 40 years." Mourners included Vogue's Global Editorial director Anna Wintour, actors Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Hurley, American socialite Olivia Palermo and Valentino's current creative director Alessandro Michele and his predecessor Pierpaolo Piccioli. Valentino's Chief Executive Riccardo Bellini, French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault, Antoine Arnault, the eldest son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, and Rachid Mohamed Rachid, CEO of Mayhoola, also attended. The couturier who built one of Italy's most celebrated fashion houses died on Monday at his home in Rome, aged 93. Hundreds gathered outside and inside the basilica, famed for the red of its marbled walls and columns – darker than Valentino red. White flowers framed the altar and a black-and-white photo of Valentino stood next to his coffin. There were flashes of red among the pews – hats, scarves, bright carmine coats and a woollen shawl. More than 10,000 people paid their respects to Valentino on Wednesday and Thursday as he lay in state in Rome's Piazza Mignanelli, next to his fashion house's historical headquarters and a stone's throw from the city's iconic Spanish Steps. There will be a private burial after the service. (Reporting by Matteo Negri and Giulia Segreti; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

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By Jungmin Ryu SEOUL, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Chart-topping K-pop boy band BTS is set to embark on a global concert tour in April, marking its first new album release in more than three years, and on Thursday fans rushed to secure tickets for the tour's opening shows. The band had been on hiatus since 2022 while each of its seven members undertook South Korea's mandatory military service. "I flew all the way to Korea just to get the tickets so it was all worth it," said 34-year-old Joanna Marie in an internet cafe in Seoul. "I've been waiting for them… a very long time, now that we're seeing them again, it's like a big dream." Earlier this month, BTS announced it will release a new album, "Arirang" in March, sparking intense anticipation among fans worldwide, known collectively as "Army". The accompanying world tour launches in Goyang, South Korea on April 9 and will span 79 shows across Asia, the U.S. and Europe through July, the group's agency has said. Fans vying for seats at the first three concerts in Goyang Stadium braced for ticket sales to go live at 8 p.m. Seoul time (1100 GMT). Some even flew into Seoul to take advantage of its high-speed internet connection for the ticketing war. "I think we all waited really long and now that it's happening, let's hope we all are satisfied," said 20-year-old Valentina Le Pera in the cafe. "They really are doing a lot of (tour) dates so I think they know what the fans are expecting." The band's most recent album, "Proof", released in 2022, debuted at number one in 18 countries and has amassed about 16.7 billion streams, according to industry data. (Reporting by Jungmin Ryu; Writing by Joyce Lee; Editing by Ros Russell)

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