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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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.
13 November 2014 The US International Trade Commission 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.