In an ongoing intellectual property tussle between footwear brands, retailer Steve Madden has moved the federal government to nullify the ownership Dr. Martens claims over its iconic boot designs through two trademark registrations. This recent appeal intensifies the ongoing dispute about intellectual property infringement allegations between the two competitive footwear brands.
The recent development as per the private appeal lodged by Steve Madden for the invalidation of Dr. Martens’ pair of trademark registrations stems from the fact that the latter brand’s boost designs are well known, and thus, the company should not enjoy proprietary rights over them. While the dispute is ongoing, the legal community eagerly waits to witness how this saga will plan out and which brand will eventually triumph in the legal battle.
Further details on this active dispute can be found in the original article by Adam Lidgett published on Law360.