Christian Louboutin Seeing Red - In A Good Way

Christian Louboutin’s signature “China red”-soled shoes will continue to “pop.” “On Wednesday, the United States Court of Appeals for theSecond Circuit held that Christian Louboutin had a valid and enforceable trademark for the use of red outsoles, but only when the rest of the shoe was painted in a contrasting color. Judge José A. Cabranes, writing for a unanimous three-judge panel, characterized that look as having “the requisite ‘distinctiveness’ to merit protection.”
The ruling, written by Judge Cabranes states that it was “the contrast between the sole and the upper that causes the sole to ‘pop’ and to distinguish its creator.” Judges Chester J. Straub and Debra A. Livingston joined the opinion.”

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