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Abstract Elements and Trademark Dilution – Adidas vs. Browne

Thom Browne, a prominent US designer, introduced a four parallel stripes motif into his clothing designs several years ago. Not taking kindly to Browne’s move, in 2021, Adidas, the major sportswear brand, filed a lawsuit...more

Akerman LLP - Marks, Works & Secrets

Unitary Design Mark Rescues a Phrase Which Failed To Function As A Trademark

In a recent decision on remand from the Federal Circuit, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) rejected Petitioner adidas AG’s (“adidas”) claim that Respondent Christian Faith Fellowship Church (“CFFC”) abandoned its...more

Hogan Lovells

adidas victorious again in defending its rights to the Three Stripes

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The General Court has once again upheld adidas’ oppositions against two copycat applications for two stripes positioned on a shoe. The two decisions issued on 1 March 2018 (in Cases T-629/16 and T-85/16) come as part of the...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Adidas Fights to Protect its Three-Stripe Mark

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Can three stripes be protected as intellectual property? That question is now before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”). Adidas AG (“Adidas”), the German sportswear giant, instantly recognizable for its...more

Butler Snow LLP

Three Stripes and You’re Out: adidas Seeks to Protect its Mark

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On March 17, 2017, athletic apparel giant, adidas, filed suit against Juicy Couture, Inc. asserting trademark infringement and unfair competition claims. The case is styled adidas America Inc. et al. v. Juicy Couture Inc.,...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark

New York Fashion Week: A Lineup of The Most Fashionable Trademark and Copyright Claims

It’s that time of the year again when New York City becomes the most fashionable place on the planet. While I would argue that Manhattan is always fashionable, New York Fashion Week adds a bit of extra excitement, glamour and...more

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