Skechers sues New York designer over scallop shoe design
Footwear giant has sued American Exchange Apparel Group over alleged infringement of its patented shoe opening | Complaint accuses AEAG of wilfully copying Skechers' distinctive design elements | Suit marks Skechers' latest effort to protect its IP.
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21 June 2023 Shoe brand accuses designer of “malicious and wilful infringement” | Lawsuit argues that logos are virtually identical | Second time in a year that Skechers launches suit over signature mark.
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