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The designs at issue in this case are distinguishable from Crocs' patents and there is no possibility that anyone will be confused by the Skechers designs. As owners of numerous famous trademarks and patents in the footwear industry, Skechers respects the intellectual property of other brands and spends tens of millions of dollars each year to design and prominently brand and distinguish its own products from competitors. Paccione continued, “Crocs allegations on the shoe designs will fare no better.
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Skechers prefers to compete in the market place through the quality of its products and image.”
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We believe that this lawsuit is nothing more than a never-ending attempt by Crocs to monopolize the molded footwear market by bullying competitors and customers and misusing the United States Patent Office and federal courthouse. “As far as advertising in Boulder, Colorado, Skechers has had a loyal following in Colorado long before Crocs even existed and we have an absolute right to do that. Even a cursory review of the two animal marks demonstraes that the allegations are ridiculous,” said Paccione. “Among the outlandish allegations is that Skechers' Cali Bear logo is confusingly similar to Crocs' Crocodile logo, and that advertising Skechers ' products in Boulder, Colorado somehow dilutes the value of Crocs' trademarks and appropriates Crocs' goodwill. Paccione, general counsel and EVP of Skechers in a statement called Croc's lawsuit “completely without merit” and said the company will vigorously defend itself against the allegations. Also, the complaint alleges, among other claims, that Skechers' Cali Bear logo, which is a depiction of a bear, infringes Crocs' Crocodile logo. Skechers responded in a statement categorically denying all allegations, and called the lawsuit “nothing more than a never-ending attempt by Crocs to monopolize the molded footwear market by bullying competitors and customers and misusing the United States Patent Office and federal courthouse.”…Īccording to a complaint filed in federal court in Denver, Crocs sued over foam clogs sold by Skechers under names including “Low Tide,” “Gypsies,” “Wooly Bully” and “Waterbug.” According to the lawsuit, the shoes imitate looks protected by three design patents. has sued Skechers USA Inc., accusing it of selling footwear that copies patented and trademarked designs.