June 15, 2026
A California federal jury on Monday found that online clothing retailer Quince sold boots that ripped off Deckers Outdoor Corp.'s patented design for Ugg's Classic Ultra Mini Boot, but agreed with the online retailer that Deckers' design patent is invalid.
March 23, 2026
Deckers Outdoor Corp. has argued its efforts to protect its intellectual property rights and reduce consumer confusion are pro-competitive behavior protected under the First Amendment, and not "sham" infringement cases to block competitors and maintain a monopoly, as Quince has alleged in its antitrust lawsuit.
February 24, 2026
Retailer Quince has sued Ugg bootmaker Deckers Outdoor Corp. in California federal court, saying it runs "a litigation assembly line" churning out "sham" lawsuits to block competitors, as the companies head toward a June trial in separate litigation over Deckers' trade dress and patent infringement claims against Quince.