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Adidas failed to show luxury brand Thom Browne's use of stripes on its clothing infringed the sportswear giant's signature three-stripe trademark. Adidas, which was seeking almost $8 million in disgorgement and damages, indicated that it may push back on the decisions. The designer’s lawyers suggested Adidas was an affordable sports brand worn by people all over the world, while Thom Browne is a high-end fashion company with catwalk collections and celebrity clientele. Thom Browne said confusion between the companies' designs was unlikely because they "operate in different markets, serving different customers, and offer their products at strikingly different price points." According to the documents of the case, Adidas has filed more than 200 settlement agreements and engaged in more than 90 court battles in relation to its trademark since 2008.
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Adidas failed to show luxury brand Thom Browne's use of stripes on its clothing infringed the sportswear giant's signature three-stripe trademark. Adidas, which was seeking almost $8 million in disgorgement and damages, indicated that it may push back on the decisions. The designer’s lawyers suggested Adidas was an affordable sports brand worn by people all over the world, while Thom Browne is a high-end fashion company with catwalk collections and celebrity clientele. Thom Browne said confusion between the companies' designs was unlikely because they "operate in different markets, serving different customers, and offer their products at strikingly different price points." According to the documents of the case, Adidas has filed more than 200 settlement agreements and engaged in more than 90 court battles in relation to its trademark since 2008.