Skechers Sues Hermès for Allegedly Copying its Massage Fit Sole

Skechers is suing French luxury house Hermès. In a new lawsuit filed by Skechers USA, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York today, the Los Angeles-based footwear brand is alleging that Hermès International and Hermès of Paris, Inc. infringed on two patents regarding its proprietary Massage Fit sole technology. In the complaint, Skechers alleged that the Hermès’ Éclair and Envo sneakers, which launched earlier this year, incorporate mid-sole and undersole design elements that infringe multiple Skechers patents for its Massage Fit technology. It appears in the brand’s Go Walk series among other products. Skechers is seeking the court to permanently stop Hermès from “continued infringement” on its two patents as well as an award for damages and attorney’s fees, according to the complaint. CREDIT: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York In a press release, a Skechers spokesperson stated that it is “disappointing” that a company of Hermès’ reputation and standing “has chosen to copy and infringe” Skechers’ patented designs. “Skechers invests tremendous resources into research and development to introduce fresh, unique and exciting footwear technology to its customers year in and year out,” added the spokesperson. “While Skechers always prefers to compete in the

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