trademark infringement
Judge Punts Puma’s Brooks Battle to West Coast Court
The still warming court showdown between Puma and Brooks is getting a new venue.
Adidas v. Thom Browne: How an ‘Allegheny Guy’ Beat a $34 Billion Behemoth
Thursday's decision in the "three stripes" lawsuit is the verdict reverberating around the fashion world.
Harry Styles Latest Target of Chinese Counterfeiters
Attorneys for the Gucci ambassador call out sites including eBay, AliExpress, Alibaba, Amazon, Wish.com…
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Gap Files Motion to Dismiss Part of Patagonia’s Lawsuit
Argues that similarities in general appearance don't rise to level of trademark infringement if the letters…
Trademark Infringement, Greenwashing Kept the Courts Busy in 2022
Fast-fashion giant Shein was targeted repeatedly for IP theft, while H&M was taken to task for its…
Here’s How Walmart Struck Back at Patagonia’s Lawsuit
America's biggest retailer defiant as it admits shirts look alike, but makes affirmative defenses citing free…
Wrangler Scores a Legal ‘W’ in Trademark Opposition
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board sided with Wrangler's opposition against a denim rival that wants…
Adidas Trying to Slay Zombie Cybersquatter Army
Lawsuit in Florida names 83 plaintiffs, all URLs, most registrants foreign, for trademark infringement…
Nike’s Busy November Included Big Wins in Texas and Oregon
The month also saw the company ravaged by organized theft and PR nightmares with big-name brand ambassadors.
Jolly Ol‘ Saint Nike Puts Rapper Lil’ Gnar on its Naughty List
"Bro really slapped a butterfly on a Nike logo and called it 'My first shoes,'" one Twitter user wrote.
Nike’s New Lawsuit Calls Out ‘Bad Actor’ Designers and Supply Chain Too
Defendants sued for selling "illegal knockoffs" of Air Jordan 1 and Dunk sneakers see misleading message in…
Fleece Face-off: Patagonia Takes Gap to Court in Copycat Case
The B Corp's iconic fleece design is at the center of a new legal complaint against former Ye collaborator…
Experts Say This Lawsuit Could Force Shein to Stop the Steal
There's a good reason why this "case has everyone excited," said Susan Scafidi, founder and director of…
So-Called ‘Trademark Bully’ Levi’s Hits Hammies With Red Tab Lawsuit
Levi's files its 300-plus suit for infringement, this time against rival company Hammies over its red tab…
Patagonia Alleges Fishy Business Over Trademarked Trout
Walmart and supplier Robin Ruth produced and sold apparel bearing what Patagonia calls "nearly identical"…