A recent development in the court case involving Deckers Outdoor Corp., the parent company of the popular UGG footwear brand, and giant retailer Wal-Mart Inc., has called for both parties to provide a more detailed claim construction for a disputed UGG slipper design patent. The presiding California federal judge has urged both companies to submit joint briefing due to the lack of sufficient information for the court to arrive at a decision on summary judgment.
The case stems from allegations raised by Deckers that Wal-Mart has infringed upon their design patent for their UGG slippers. With this recent court order, both corporations will need to prepare a more comprehensive claim construction documentation.
Further details of this ongoing legal case continue to emerge as both Deckers and Wal-Mart seek resolution. To stay updated on the latest development, follow the case’s progression on Law360.com.