FASHION LAW - EXECUTIVE COURSE

Course description
The Executive course in "Fashion Law" aims to provide participants with the most up-to-date information, benchmark skills and field expertise that characterize the most relevant legal frameworks to support the processes characteristic of the fashion and luxury system.
Starting from an introduction to the sector, the course will offer a 360-degree theoretical knowledge of the legal subjects of the sector and practical skills, thanks to a Faculty made up of lawyers and professionals in the sector. 

Educational Goals
The "Fashion Law" Executive course is designed for:
- Graduates, law students and professionals, who want to deepen their understanding and knowledge of fashion and luxury businesses, from a legal perspective.

At the end of the course, the student will have learned to deal with the complexity of the processes of fashion and luxury businesses, to correctly manage and apply the relevant regulations and business practices, from agreements and contracts to the management of brands and other intellectual property rights , up to the methods of relating and enhancing the processes that involve the various corporate stakeholders (from licensing to the entire supply chain).

The topics covered in the course alternate with discussions on case studies, meetings with sector representatives, debates and project work. The topics covered are:

Brand protection: intellectual property and counterfeiting
The module aims to deal with counterfeiting between civil and criminal offences. Customs protection. Civil and criminal remedies. Brand protection in a broad sense.

Leverage the brand: licensing, sponsorships, co-branding
The module aims to analyze licensing, cobranding and sponsorship agreements.

Supply chain contracts and supply chain control
The module aims to delve deeper into manufacturing agreements, as well as supply chain compliance.

Distribution in fashion
Distribution, franchising and agency contracts will be explored in detail. Antitrust aspects will also be explored in depth.

Labour
Module dedicated to a practical in-depth study of the main aspects of the legal topic in the world of fashion.

Communication in fashion
The module will delve into the importance of using photos between copyright and image rights. Principles of commercial communication and influencer marketing.

Important topics will also be addressed such as corporate responsibility in the fashion industry, the 231 models and circular economy and sustainability.

Selection process
The selection process will be based on the evaluation of the CV and application form. The selection process takes place throughout the registration period, according to separate selection sessions. Candidates can submit their Application for Admission by: October 1, 2024.

Admission request
To apply for admission the candidate must:
Attach your CV in European format to the online application, available here.
Once the documents have been received, Milano Fashion Institute will inform the candidate about the final result (admission or non-admission).

Requirements to apply for admission
In order to submit your application, the candidate must be currently enrolled in a law degree course or have a diploma equal to or higher than a bachelor's degree.

Financial commitment
Participants are required to make a significant commitment both personally and financially.
The value of the course is €5,000 + VAT, to be paid as follows:
1st installment > €2,500 upon acceptance of the admission application;
2nd installment > €2,500 by October 1, 2024.
Costs include part of the study material and use of the facilities.

Withdrawal
1. The first registration installment is non-refundable. The member is allowed to withdraw up to the eighth calendar day prior to the start date of the course by forwarding a letter via priority mail to the registered office address of Milano Fashion Institute, to be anticipated in any case by fax and/or e-mail; in this case, you may request a refund of the amount already paid, except the first instalment.

2. In the event that the member, in the manner referred to in art. previous date, expresses the intention not to participate on a subsequent date, or does not give notice and does not appear in the classroom, he will not be entitled to any refund and will have to pay the entire fee keeping in mind that he can within one (calendar) year from the date of beginning of the Course, attend the next edition of the Course (if applicable) or another MFI course, without prejudice to the payment of any price adjustment.