Shoes are always in the news. From a fashion standpoint, Nike has made headlines this week, with a re-release of the Classic Cortez running shoe (aka, the Forrest Gump shoe) along with the second edition of the LeBronald Palmer. And yes, the LeBronald Palmer is exactly what it sounds like, LeBron James creating a shoe
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Converse: Stomping Out Counterfeits through Int’l Trade Commission Proceedings
By Tim Sitzmann on
Earlier this week, Converse launched an all-out offensive to combat what it considers counterfeit and knock-off versions of its Chuck Taylor All-Star line of sneakers. Reports peg the number as at least 22 separate lawsuits against more than 30 companies, both in district court and at the International Trade Commission (the “ITC”). The defendants read…
Has Brand Jordan Stepped Out of Bounds?
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– Draeke Weseman, Weseman Law Office, PLLC
In 1984, Nike needed an NBA superstar. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird wore Converse brand basketball shoes, as did most of the other major NBA stars. Adding to the pressure, Nike sales were in general decline as Reebok was dominating the broader fitness shoe market with its white…