# Legal Action Against Vampires Nina Ricci Takes Twilight to Court By Ayman | Published 2009-01-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twilight-robert-pattinson-nina-ricci-fragrance References: [nowsmellthis.blogharbor](http://nowsmellthis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/1/14/4057109.html) Fashionistas who love Robert Pattinson and Twilight might wanna rush in buying the Twilight fragrance by Hot Topic while it’s available. As we reported earlier, the Twilight [perfume bottle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-love) looks suspiciously similar to that of Nina by Nina Ricci. The similarity is so obvious, I was certain that Twilight producers must have gotten permission to use it. Well, they did not. And now the [Nina Ricci brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chloe-wine-collection) has announced that they will seek legal action against the makers of the Twilight fragrance which sells for $48. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Intellectual Property Rights:** The legal action taken by Nina Ricci against the makers of the Twilight fragrance highlights the importance of protecting intellectual property rights in the fashion industry. - **Brand Protection:** The controversy surrounding the Twilight fragrance bottle raises concerns about the need for companies to safeguard their brand identity and prevent infringement. - **Celebrity Fragrance:** The popularity of fragrances associated with celebrities, such as the Twilight fragrance, creates opportunities for brand collaborations and licensing deals in the beauty industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The legal action between Nina Ricci and the makers of the Twilight fragrance highlights the need for clear design differentiation and copyright protection in the fashion industry. - **Intellectual Property Law:** The case of Nina Ricci and the Twilight fragrance serves as a reminder of the importance for legal professionals specializing in intellectual property law to handle copyright infringement cases in the beauty and fashion sectors. - **Celebrity Licensing:** The controversy surrounding the Twilight fragrance bottle suggests opportunities for licensing agreements between celebrities and fragrance companies, creating a mutually beneficial arrangement in the beauty industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chilling Filmic Scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heretic-parfum-nosferatu.md) - [Vampire Film Makeup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colourpop-x-twilight.md) - [Ultra-Niche Luxury Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabanne-1.md) - [Villain Inspired Fragrance Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-2.md) - [Timeless Literary-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immortal-perfumes.md) - [Book-Based Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/die-hot-with-a-vengeance.md) - [Novel-Inspired Puzzle Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cullen-house.md) - [Alienesque Designer Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mugler-alien-extraintense.md) - [Experiential Fragrance Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nina-illusion-cafe.md)