Adidas, the globally known sportswear giant, has moved for a retrial in the trademark lawsuit against fashion company Thom Browne. This development comes after a New York federal jury cleared Thom Browne of any wrongdoing in the case concerning striped athletic gear and shoes. Adidas has come forward with allegations that crucial email evidence was withheld during the courtroom proceedings.
Previously, the jury had found Thom Browne not liable for alleged trademark infringement towards Adidas. However, the former is now facing scrutiny due to accusations of unshared email correspondences that, Adidas claims, are significant to the case.
Adidas’ legal team believes these undisclosed emails, brought to light in a UK court, provide a fresh perspective on the case and hence necessitate a fresh trial. More specifics about the content of these emails, their number, or their supposed implications remain unknown at this stage.
Both Adidas and Thom Browne, along with their respective legal teams, are yet to issue a public statement about these new developments. The course of action, in the United States and the UK following Adidas’ bid for a retrial, might have widespread implications for trademark litigation involving global fashion brands.
For more detailed information on Adidas’ move for a retrial, you may refer to the original report available on Law360.