Who Owns Time? Intellectual Property and Cultural Meaning in Luxury Watches with Christophe Goesken

A luxury watch conveys more than the time: it can signal status, heritage, and cultural identity. Drawing on more than forty interviews across the global watch industry, NYU Remarque and Hauser Global Fellow Christophe Goesken's project examines how intellectual property law shapes the circulation and interpretation of these goods, particularly in resale markets. Following an introduction of his reserach, this panel discusses how legal rules governing trademarks, geographical indications, and authenticity influence who can participate in and contest the cultural traditions associated with luxury watches. Co-hosted by Art Law Society, Fashion Law Society, and IPELS Fashion Committee. Lunch is provided!

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