Two Southern California shoe companies have gone to war over a checkerboard pattern,even though the black-and-white design can be found on more than a dozen other shoes. But the issue is so important ...

Futura claims that there's been trademark infringement and passing off. Futura maintains that the wavy sole serves to distinguish the Bata Toughees brand from other brands. A representative of the ...

The German shoe brand Birkenstock is widely known for its sandals having a recognisable, anatomically shaped insole. Recently, the company’s sole pattern has been the subject of several trade mark ...