Banana Republic in legal battle over distinctive ampersand

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(Image credit: Banana Republic)

Bringing new meaning to the idea of punctuation pedantry, global apparel brand Banana Republic is being sued due to its use of typography. A super-fancy ampersand, to be exact. Pointing the finger is graphic designer and typographer, Moshik Nadav, who says that Banana Republic has been using his typographic property without permission – and on a global scale.

Believe us, we know the importance of the ampersand. With a flourish that can make or break a typeface, the 'and' sign is full of personality and the favourite of many a graphic designer (see our pick of the best ampersands right here). So we're not surprised that Nadav feels protective. But does he have a case?

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Georgia Coggan
Editor

Georgia has worked on Creative Bloq since 2018, and has been the site's Editor since 2022. With a specialism in branding and design, Georgia is also Programme Director of CB's award scheme – the Brand Impact Awards. As well as immersing herself with the industry through attending events like Adobe Max and the D&AD Awards and steering the site's content streams, Georgia has an eye on new commercial opportunities and ensuring they reflect the needs and interests of creatives.