January 30, 2019
A Manhattan federal judge dismissed British clothier J. Barbour & Sons Ltd.'s "trademark bully" suit against Levi Strauss & Co. on Wednesday, finding Barbour improperly rushed into court in June after it was put on notice by Levi's, a frequent trademark plaintiff, that California litigation was likely coming.
June 14, 2018
Days after a British luxury brand called Levi Strauss & Co. a "trademark bully," the jean giant on Wednesday followed through on its threat to sue the smaller company for infringement.