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Fashion Network
22-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Steve Madden sues Adidas to thwart challenges to shoe designs
On Wednesday, Steven Madden sued Adidas, known for shoes with three parallel stripes, over its alleged effort to stop the American shoe company from selling fashion sneakers with two non-parallel bands. In a complaint filed in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, Steve Madden, as the company is often known, said it has grown "tired" of Adidas' decades of complaints about footwear whose designs bear no resemblance to its three-stripe design. These allegedly include objections to two Steve Madden sneakers launched this year: Viento, which has two bands, and Janos, whose two bands resemble the letter K. Steve Madden said Adidas' lawyers have demanded that Viento sales be halted because the design would likely confuse consumers, and signaled to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office it may formally challenge the Janos design. "The use of band designs on footwear is ubiquitous in the fashion industry," Steve Madden said. "Simply put, Adidas does not own all stripes and should not be allowed to claim that it has a monopoly on all footwear that includes stripes, bars, bands or any shape having four sides—parallel, straight or not." Adidas did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside business hours. Like some shoe companies including Nike, Adidas sometimes turns to U.S. courts and agencies to stop rivals from selling products it considers knockoffs. Steve Madden, based in Long Island City, New York, said Adidas sued it twice in 2002 to challenge footwear with two and four parallel stripes, leading to a confidential settlement the following year. The latest dispute does not arise from that accord. Wednesday's lawsuit seeks a judgment that the Viento and Janos designs do not infringe Adidas' trademarks or three-stripe design, allowing Steve Madden to continue sales. The case is Steven Madden Ltd v Adidas AG et al, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, No. 25-02847.
Fashion Network
22-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Steve Madden sues Adidas to thwart challenges to shoe designs
Steven Madden filed a lawsuit against Adidas on Wednesday, accusing the German sportswear giant—known for its iconic three-stripe design—of attempting to block the sale of Madden's fashion sneakers featuring two nonparallel bands. In a complaint filed in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, Steve Madden, as the company is often known, said it has grown "tired" of Adidas' decades of complaints about footwear whose designs bear no resemblance to its three-stripe design. These allegedly include objections to two Steve Madden sneakers launched this year: Viento, which has two bands, and Janos, whose two bands resemble the letter K. Steve Madden said Adidas' lawyers have demanded that Viento sales be halted because the design would likely confuse consumers, and signalled to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office it may formally challenge the Janos design. "The use of band designs on footwear is ubiquitous in the fashion industry," Steve Madden said. "Simply put, Adidas does not own all stripes and should not be allowed to claim that it has a monopoly on all footwear that includes stripes, bars, bands or any shape having four sides—parallel, straight or not." Adidas did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside business hours. Like some shoe companies including Nike, Adidas sometimes turns to U.S. courts and agencies to stop rivals from selling products it considers knockoffs. Steve Madden, based in Long Island City, New York, said Adidas sued it twice in 2002 to challenge footwear with two and four parallel stripes, leading to a confidential settlement the following year. The latest dispute does not arise from that accord. Wednesday's lawsuit seeks a judgment that the Viento and Janos designs do not infringe Adidas' trademarks or three-stripe design, allowing Steve Madden to continue sales. The case is Steven Madden Ltd v Adidas AG et al, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, No. 25-02847.
Fashion Network
22-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Steve Madden sues Adidas to thwart challenges to shoe designs
Steven Madden filed a lawsuit against Adidas on Wednesday, accusing the German sportswear giant—known for its iconic three-stripe design—of attempting to block the sale of Madden's fashion sneakers featuring two nonparallel bands. In a complaint filed in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, Steve Madden, as the company is often known, said it has grown "tired" of Adidas' decades of complaints about footwear whose designs bear no resemblance to its three-stripe design. These allegedly include objections to two Steve Madden sneakers launched this year: Viento, which has two bands, and Janos, whose two bands resemble the letter K. Steve Madden said Adidas' lawyers have demanded that Viento sales be halted because the design would likely confuse consumers, and signaled to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office it may formally challenge the Janos design. "The use of band designs on footwear is ubiquitous in the fashion industry," Steve Madden said. "Simply put, Adidas does not own all stripes and should not be allowed to claim that it has a monopoly on all footwear that includes stripes, bars, bands or any shape having four sides—parallel, straight or not." Adidas did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside business hours. Like some shoe companies including Nike, Adidas sometimes turns to U.S. courts and agencies to stop rivals from selling products it considers knockoffs. Steve Madden, based in Long Island City, New York, said Adidas sued it twice in 2002 to challenge footwear with two and four parallel stripes, leading to a confidential settlement the following year. The latest dispute does not arise from that accord. Wednesday's lawsuit seeks a judgment that the Viento and Janos designs do not infringe Adidas' trademarks or three-stripe design, allowing Steve Madden to continue sales. The case is Steven Madden Ltd v Adidas AG et al, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, No. 25-02847.
Fashion Network
22-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Steve Madden sues Adidas to thwart challenges to shoe designs
Steven Madden filed a lawsuit against Adidas on Wednesday, accusing the German sportswear giant—known for its iconic three-stripe design—of attempting to block the sale of Madden's fashion sneakers featuring two nonparallel bands. In a complaint filed in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, Steve Madden, as the company is often known, said it has grown "tired" of Adidas' decades of complaints about footwear whose designs bear no resemblance to its three-stripe design. These allegedly include objections to two Steve Madden sneakers launched this year: Viento, which has two bands, and Janos, whose two bands resemble the letter K. Steve Madden said Adidas' lawyers have demanded that Viento sales be halted because the design would likely confuse consumers, and signaled to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office it may formally challenge the Janos design. "The use of band designs on footwear is ubiquitous in the fashion industry," Steve Madden said. "Simply put, Adidas does not own all stripes and should not be allowed to claim that it has a monopoly on all footwear that includes stripes, bars, bands or any shape having four sides—parallel, straight or not." Adidas did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside business hours. Like some shoe companies including Nike, Adidas sometimes turns to U.S. courts and agencies to stop rivals from selling products it considers knockoffs. Steve Madden, based in Long Island City, New York, said Adidas sued it twice in 2002 to challenge footwear with two and four parallel stripes, leading to a confidential settlement the following year. The latest dispute does not arise from that accord. Wednesday's lawsuit seeks a judgment that the Viento and Janos designs do not infringe Adidas' trademarks or three-stripe design, allowing Steve Madden to continue sales. The case is Steven Madden Ltd v Adidas AG et al, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, No. 25-02847.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Granted Femto Technologies Inc. A Notice of Allowance for Use of Its Sensera Design
LOS ANGELES, CA - May 13, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Femto Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: FMTO), a pioneering Femtech company formerly known as BYND Cannasoft Enterprises Inc., announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted it a Notice of Allowance for its female treatment device - Sensera design. This milestone reinforces Femto's commitment to redefining wellness solutions through AI-driven advancements. The unique design of the Sensera device is a fundamental component of Femto's innovative Femtech products, which was recently recognized as a CES Innovation Awards(R) 2025 honoree in the AI category. This prestigious accolade underscores Femto's leadership in cutting-edge technology tailored to enhance wellness for all. "Receiving the Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office marks another significant milestone for Femto Technologies. Our proprietary Smart Release System technology along with the cutting-edge design is at the forefront of innovation, driving transformative advancements in Femtech. This recognition reinforces our commitment to pioneering AI-driven wellness solutions that enhance lives globally," Yftah Ben Yaackov, CEO, Femto Technologies Inc. Femto's R&D initiatives and product development are heavily driven by its SRS technology with applications spanning a variety of Femtech solutions. The company remains committed to rigorous testing, research, and regulatory compliance to ensure the efficacy and safety of its products. About Femto Technologies Inc. Femto Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: FMTO) is a cutting-edge Femtech company spearheading transformative advancements in wellness technology. With a strong emphasis on AI-driven solutions, Femto is dedicated to innovating products that enhance well-being through intelligent technology integration. ABOUT SENSERA Sensera is a feminine wellness device on a mission to bridge the gap between feminine pleasure and wellness, providing a holistic self-care experience that adapts to a woman's changing needs. Sensera utilizes Femto's proprietary Smart Release System (SRS) technology, including machine learning and AI, to enhance feminine wellness. Sensera is a CES Innovation Awards(R) 2025 Honorary in the AI category. For more information on Sensera, please visit and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. MEDIA CONTACTFor product demonstration and mediaSamantha BreenOpportunity PR (for Sensera)samantha@ 949.290.2834 COMPANY CONTACTGabi KabazoChief Financial OfficerTel: (604) 833-6820email: ir@ press release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and under Canadian securities laws. When used in this press release, the words "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify forwardlooking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual circumstances, events or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual events or developments may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. 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Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including future financial performance, unanticipated regulatory requests and delays, final patents approval, and those factors discussed in filings made by the company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities, including (without limitation) in the company's management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024 and annual information form dated March 31, 2025, which are available under the company's profile at and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year then ended that was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2025. Should one or more of these factors occur, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forwardlooking statements, except as required by law. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change. Shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forwardlooking statements. View the original release on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
