Louboutin Rules the Red Sole (Still)

For those who follow the path of sexy topical extended legal battles, e.g.,  Apple vs. Samsung, Lotche vs. JEAH Communications, etc., there has actually been quantifiable progress the matter of Louboutin vs. YSL.  A New York federal court of appeals recently granted Christian Louboutin trademark protection on his signature red soles, except when the entire shoe is red.  

This ruling marks a red soled letter day for anyone who has the foresight to protect a “mark” with a trademark before the competition.  Red soles are not just a way to stand out from the competition at the Oscars, show solidarity with your “Sex and the City” lovin’ sisters or find your Loubtoutin’s quickly amongst your Badgley Mischka’s and Ferragamo’s in the closet.  Red is now a right - not just a colour.  

If you have a question about trademarks, please call the Hoag Law Group, LLC today for a free initial consultation! Call now:  1-800HOAGLAW.

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