September 25, 2025
Costco Wholesale Corp. cannot escape a trade dress infringement lawsuit by the maker of Ugg footwear, accusing it of ripping off its signature shearling footwear designs, a California federal judge ruled, saying the complaint plausibly alleges that consumers associate the designs with the Ugg brand.
May 12, 2025
The maker of Ugg footwear has fired off a series of fresh trade dress infringement lawsuits against Costco Wholesale Corp., CVS Pharmacy Inc. and other online retailers in California federal court in its latest offensive push to protect its signature shearling footwear designs.