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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz: Appeals Court Rules that Christian Louboutin Has Trademark Rights in its Red Outsoles
Posted on 18 Sep 2012 by Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

As fashion week begins in New York, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued an important ruling [ enhanced version available to lexis.com subscribers ] that may help fashion creators in their efforts to obtain intellectual property protection... Read More

Christian Louboutin v. Yves Saint Laurent - No End to Their Trademark Battle Over the Color Red?
Posted on 30 Jan 2013 by Travis Burchart

Red M&Ms, red Crayolas red Porsches - let's hope they never end. But what about the famous red shoe battle between designers Christian Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent? You thought there was an end to that red dispute, right? You might be... Read More

The Other Shoe Drops
Posted on 13 Jun 2012 by Ashlee Froese

By Ashlee Froese of Gilbert's LLP Zut alors! Christian Louboutin is not having a good year with the judicial system and must be seeing red! CanadaFashionLaw has extensively covered Christian Louboutin's dispute with Yves Saint Laurent... Read More

Breaking News Fashion Law: 2nd Circuit Delivers Opinion on Color Trademarks in Louboutin/Saint Laurent Red Shoes Case
Posted on 6 Sep 2012 by Copyright & Trademark Law Community Staff

Yesterday, the 2nd Circuit un-muddied the waters concerning fashion and color trademarks and closed another chapter in the red sole dispute between Christian Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent. For a detailed overview of this breaking development... Read More

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLPS: Second Circuit Digs Its Heels Into Louboutin Dispute; Finds "Red Sole" Trademark Protectable, But Limited in Scope
Posted on 28 Sep 2012 by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

By Tyler Baker and Ted Max On September 5, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its long-awaited and highly anticipated decision in Christian Louboutin S.A. v. Yves Saint Laurent Am. Holding, Inc . , Docket No. 11... Read More

End of the Road for Christian Louboutin v. Yves Saint Laurent
Posted on 17 Oct 2012 by Ashlee Froese

By Ashlee Froese of Gilbert's LLP It appears that fashion's most infamous case has finally come to a close. If you want to read up on the Christian Louboutin v. Yves Saint Laurent case, you'll find a full summary here . Both parties seemingly... Read More

What Professionals Are Proclaiming about the Recent Louboutin vs. Saint Laurent Red Sole Trademark Decision
Posted on 14 Sep 2012 by Copyright & Trademark Law Community Staff

Louboutin vs. Saint Laurent reached its trademark apex a few weeks ago. That's made red shoes the talk of the town: Forbes notes that Louboutin's shoe monopoly isn't just about color; it's also about celebrities . Color... Read More

Louboutin v. YSL Forced to Agree to Disagree
Posted on 19 Sep 2012 by Ashlee Froese

By Ashlee Froese of Gilbert's LLP The fashion law community has been carefully watching Christian Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent battle over red-soled shoes. CanadaFashionLaw has kept its readers in the know every step of the way. We're pleased... Read More