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Porsche Sues Crocs Over Trademark Infringement

Posted by Stephanie Startz on November 11, 2009 02:33 PM

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Allow me to clear up some confusion.

The Porsche Cayman is a sexy 2-seater sports coupe born of German engineering. The Crocs Cayman is a snug-fitting lightweight clog, allegedly modeled on “Italian design,” by Americans in Colorado. I understand if you were confused though, they’re practically identical!

Porsche, fearing consumer confusion and the dilution of their established brand, notified the clog manufacturer in May of their alleged infringement. In late July Porsche filed a trademark infringement suit against Crocs in a German court.Continue reading...

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