Converse, Inc. v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc.

  1. July 28, 2021

    Converse Fights Skechers' Bid To Kick Sneaker Suit Claims

    Converse has hit back at Skechers' attempt to escape a trademark lawsuit over the iconic Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers, telling a New York federal judge that certain claims against its rival were not barred due to an earlier U.S. International Trade Commission investigation.

  2. October 16, 2014

    In Converse Fight, IP's Limits For Fashion Are On Display

    The flood of lawsuits Converse filed this week over sneakers that look like its classic Chuck Taylor are more than just a new court fight — they're a case study on how brands are stretching existing U.S. intellectual property law to fill what some experts say are big gaps in protection for the fashion industry.

  3. October 14, 2014

    Converse Sues Dozens Over Chuck Taylor Sneaker TMs

    Nike Inc.'s Converse Inc. filed a flood of trademark litigation on Tuesday over its iconic Chuck Taylor sneakers, accusing 31 companies — including huge retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and major rivals such as Skechers USA Inc. — of selling and importing knockoff footwear.

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