Apparel firm Steven Madden Ltd., “tired of being targeted” by Adidas AG, asked a judge to declare it hasn’t infringed the sportswear behemoth’s signature three-stripe branding. https://t.co/egIV0lM2lB
In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, Steve Madden is requesting the court declare that the brand’s use of two parallel lines on its products does not violate the three-stripe trademarks Adidas is synonymous with. More » https://t.co/ENozBCbap6 https://t.co/lXJ6jvrX9F
Steve Madden hauled Adidas into New York federal court, saying it was "tired" of being targeted by the athletic apparel and footwear company for using elements it says bear no resemblance to the three parallel stripes donning Adidas products. https://t.co/h7rAf3BqtU

Steven Madden Ltd. has filed a lawsuit against Adidas AG in a New York federal court, seeking a legal declaration that its use of two parallel lines on its fashion sneakers does not infringe on Adidas's trademarked three parallel stripes. Steven Madden claims it is "tired" of being targeted by Adidas, which is known for its signature three-stripe branding on athletic apparel and footwear. The lawsuit challenges Adidas's efforts to prevent Steven Madden from selling shoes featuring two non-parallel bands, arguing that these design elements bear no resemblance to Adidas's trademarked stripes.