Lawsuits
Why Columbia Sportswear Sued Two Former Execs and a Tiny Oregon Rival
The Sorel owner recently launched a pair of legal battles over trademarks and trade secrets.
Skechers Accuses Steve Madden of Copying Its ‘S’ Mark on Sneakers
Skechers is suing Steve Madden for allegedly copying one of its identifying design marks, according to a…
Denim Technology Producer Hits Back at Copycat Competitor
Karl Mayer Group accused Jupiter Comtex of ripping off its patented indigo dyeing technology at ITMA last…
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Rhuigi Villaseñor Sued by Rhude Minority Stake Holder
George Robertson is alleging the designer has stolen Rhude profits to fund his "lavish lifestyle."
What Jack Daniel’s Dog Toy Dispute Means for Vans vs. MSCHF
Trademark rights are central to the whisky seller's legal dispute, which has implications for the lawsuit…
Shopify Tries to Expose Texas Patent Troll
The e-commerce platform has asked a judge to intervene in a lawsuit regarding the use of patented technology.
Skateboarding Apparel Brand Sues Saudi-Backed Golf Tour Over Logo
Cool Brands Supply, accused the LIV Tour and one of its teams—the HyFlyers GC—of illegally using its logo for…
Missouri Garment Manufacturer Evolution St. Louis Sued for $850K
Evolution CEO Jon Lewis told Sourcing Journal the matter is "currently in the settlement process and will be…
Patagonia Settles Trademark Infringement Lawsuit with Gap
The case ended two months after Patagonia said they couldn't agree on meaning of "similar."
Patagonia Lawsuit Accuses Nordstrom Rack of Selling Counterfeit Products
Patagonia has also gone after Walmart and Gap for selling copycat products.
Amazon, Hit With Driver Lawsuit, Braces for 1,000-Worker Walkout
Dealing with a new lawsuit rehashing worker welfare claims, Amazon is set to see a thousand employees protest…
Georgia Denim Mill Bans PFAS to Settle Lawsuit
Mount Vernon Mills, which describes its Trion, Ga. site as America's biggest denim manufacturing facility…
H&M, Nike and Greenwashing’s Legal Frontier
The debate about whether brands are overstating their sustainability claims continues to be litigated in…
Christian Louboutin Files New Red-Sole Lawsuit
The French firm's legal complaint against a small footwear operator also takes aim at some sneaker designs.
Former Slync CEO Indicted on Money Laundering and Wire Fraud Charges
If convicted, the disgraced co-founder of the supply chain management software company could face up to 180…