Christian Louboutin S.A. et al v. Yves Saint Laurent America, Inc. et al

  1. October 23, 2012

    How They Won It: McCarter Saves Louboutin's Soles

    Facing an injunction ruling that threatened Christian Louboutin SA's business, McCarter & English LLP attorneys representing the shoe designer made a tough call to appeal the interim order to the Second Circuit, an ultimately successful move that protected a trademark on Louboutin's iconic red-soled shoes.

  2. October 16, 2012

    YSL Asks Judge To End Louboutin Red Sole IP Row

    Yves Saint Laurent SAS on Tuesday sought to close the book on litigation involving Christian Louboutin SA, asking a New York federal judge to dismiss counterclaims against the rival French fashion brand after the Second Circuit ruled YSL's monochromatic red-soled shoes did not infringe Louboutin trademarks.

  3. August 19, 2011

    Louboutin, YSL Trademark Fight Paused For Appeal

    A New York federal judge on Friday held off on potentially canceling Christian Louboutin SA's trademark for red-soled shoes while the Second Circuit decides whether to bar rival Yves Saint Laurent America Inc. from selling similar heels.

  4. August 15, 2011

    Louboutin Takes Red Sole Mark Battle To 2nd Circ.

    Christian Louboutin SA marched its red-soled shoe trademark to the Second Circuit on Friday, renewing its bid to bar rival Yves Saint Laurent America Inc. from selling similarly shod heels amid a dispute over whether one designer can monopolize a particular hue.

  5. August 10, 2011

    YSL Can Step On Louboutin's Red Sole Mark, Judge Says

    A New York federal judge pulled the rug out from under Christian Louboutin SA's red-soled shoe monopoly Wednesday, refusing to bar Yves Saint Laurent America Inc. from selling similarly colored heels in a trademark suit that may soon land at the Second Circuit's feet.

  6. July 22, 2011

    Ruling To Come Soon In YSL, Louboutin Trademark Fight

    A New York federal judge on Friday said he will rule as soon as possible on Christian Louboutin SA's request that he block rival Yves Saint Laurent America Inc. from selling high-heeled shoes with red soles, a Louboutin trademark.

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