Steve Madden Ltd. has initiated legal action against Adidas in New York federal court. The lawsuit alleges that Adidas is attempting to monopolize the use of stripes in the athletic apparel and footwear industry. According to Steve Madden, Adidas has been excessively targeting the company over design elements that, according to Madden, do not resemble the iconic three parallel stripes commonly associated with Adidas products. This litigation highlights ongoing struggles in intellectual property disputes within the fashion industry.
For more, read the detailed coverage of the case on Law360.