Respect the #tribe! Urban Outfitters has used the name and designs of the Navajo Nation on more than 20 company products, which includes earrings and clothing. So, in 2012, the #NavajoNation filed a #trademark lawsuit against the large retailer. They recently reached a “supply and license agreement” that formalizes the use of #branding and introduces a collaboration of the two parties: authentic Native American jewelry that will be found at #UrbanOutfitters!
“We believe in protecting our Nation, our artisans, designs, prayers and way of life,” Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye said in a statement. “We expect that any company considering the use of the Navajo name, or our designs or motifs, will ask us for our permission.”
The Navajo Nation inhabits the largest land area retained by a U.S. tribe.
What are your thoughts?
#OwnYourMark #MakeYourMark
Written by: Teresa Nguyen