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13 November 2014Trademarks

Converse infringement claim sparks large-scale ITC probe

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has agreed to investigate more than 30 retailers and shoe designers, including Wal-Mart and Skechers, after  claims they are infringing trademarks owned by  Converse.

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15 October 2014   US shoemaker Converse has put the boot into more than 30 companies by accusing them of infringing its trademark for the design of one of its signature trainers.
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5 January 2015   US shoe maker New Balance has sued Nike-owned Converse arguing it cannot claim ownership for design features including a toe bumper and stripe on its shoes.
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28 June 2016   Shoe brand Converse has been handed a mixed ruling at the US International Trade Commission as the agency said Wal-Mart, Skechers and New Balance did not infringe a trademarked shoe design, though two Converse trademarks were found to be valid.