As previously reported, Louboutin claimed YSL copied his signature red soles for a new collection and is seeking over $1 million in damages. Christian registered the red outer sole with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office back in 1997, but YSL isn't moved by the allegations.
In fact, YSL says Louboutin should have known better than to claim the "exclusive use of the red sole."
In court papers, YSL states: "As an industry leader who has devoted his entire professional life to women's footwear, Mr Louboutin either knew or should have known about some or all of the dozens of footwear models that rendered his sworn statement false."
"Red outsoles are a commonly used ornamental design feature in footwear, dating as far back as the red shoes worn by King Louis XIV in the 1600s and the ruby red shoes that carried Dorothy home in 'The Wizard of Oz'," the rebuttal continues.
Patents, infringement and outsoles, oh my! What would Dorothy say?
In fact, YSL says Louboutin should have known better than to claim the "exclusive use of the red sole."
In court papers, YSL states: "As an industry leader who has devoted his entire professional life to women's footwear, Mr Louboutin either knew or should have known about some or all of the dozens of footwear models that rendered his sworn statement false."
"Red outsoles are a commonly used ornamental design feature in footwear, dating as far back as the red shoes worn by King Louis XIV in the 1600s and the ruby red shoes that carried Dorothy home in 'The Wizard of Oz'," the rebuttal continues.
Patents, infringement and outsoles, oh my! What would Dorothy say?
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