Ugg Maker Ends Lawsuit Against Costco Over Boot Design Dispute

Deckers Outdoor Corp. has decided to drop its lawsuit in a California federal court against Costco Wholesale Corp., which accused the retail giant of infringing on a design patent and trade dress for Ugg “Classic Ultra Mini” boots. The legal action centered on allegations that Costco’s Kirkland-branded footwear unlawfully copied the design elements of Deckers’ popular Ugg boots. For more details, visit the article on Law360.