5 Things to Know About Reebok’s Trademark Lawsuit Against Autry

Reebok is taking action against Autry for allegedly selling “high-priced knockoffs” of its sneakers. In a new lawsuit filed last week in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, the Authentic Brands Group-owned athletic brand is suing Autry International and Autry USA for allegedly copying several of its trademarks and creating confusion in the market. Here are five things to know about Reebok’s lawsuit against Autry. Which Reebok Trademarks are Allegedly Being Infringed? In last week’s complaint, Reebok stated that Autry has not only “blatantly” copied its Window Box Mark in all of its shoes, but also its Crosscheck and Stripecheck marks. “Autry has done, and continues to do so by developing, advertising, promoting, offering to sell, and selling shoes that all bear Reebok’s exact Window Box Mark,” Reebok stated in the complaint. “Autry has likewise escalated its infringement of Reebok’s rights through the introduction of its ‘Open Mid’ shoe, which uses not only an identical Window Box Mark but also a mark that is identical and/or virtually identical to Reebok’s Crosscheck and Stripecheck Marks.” In addition, Reebok said in the complaint that it sometimes partners with other companies to allow them to use the Window Box Mark in connection with a collaboration. The brand noted Global Citizen,

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