“We know that our world-class domestic manufacturing operations are capable of producing advanced athletic footwear that will support the training needs for all service branches,” said Krueger. “Our Saucony, Merrell and Bates brands will be at the forefront of this effort and we will continue...
The shoes pointed forward with their arrow toes streamlining from a low, curving heel — as fine a piece of geometry as the lines of a light installation that swung into place above the Saint Laurent show....
The world’s largest maker of sporting goods obtained about a dozen patents on Aug. 27, including one invention with the potential to irk golf pros....
The Nepal Footwear and Leather Goods Manufacturers Association (NFLGMA) has applied for a collective trademark for use on locally manufactured products to assure buyers of their quality. According to the association, the trademark will be used after the Dashain festival in October if the government...
Shoe soles have been in the spotlight recently in a case between Futura Footwear and Novita Shoes in South Africa. Futura, the maker of Bata Toughees, has taken Novita to court, claiming its shoes have a similar wavy sole pattern as those of Bata Toughees....
The North Andover company filed a lawsuit Monday in US District Court in Boston alleging trademark infringement and unfair business practices against Autonomie Project, a tiny online retailer from Jamaica Plain that sold “fair trade fashion and footwear. ...
Design companies tending to the details of fashion shows have more to think about than skirt lengths and handbag clasps - they must decide whether to seek U.S. patent protection for their looks....
Law360 September 12, 2013 By Emily Atkin Tommy Hilfiger USA Inc. asked a New York federal judge on Wednesday to declare that the company behind footwear brand Charles Philip cannot trademark patterned vertical stripes and must stop threatening to sue Hilfiger over the interior of its shoes. In its...
As a whole, the Beaverton, Oregon-based company posted revenue of $6.97 billion, up 8 percent from $6.47 billion a year ago. On average, 22 analysts analysts polled by Thomson Reuters estimated revenue of $6.96 billion for the quarter. Nike gained from lower raw material costs,...
At the party, Rousseau showcased an elaborate mesh bootie, embellished with 7,000 beads, including coral, vintage Czech glass and freshwater pearls. The $6,495 custom-order piece for spring 2014 is a collaborative design with Los Angeles artist Emily Snyder....