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Thursday, May 16, 2013

$40 million award against Skechers

Skechers will pay $40 million for its unsubstantiated claims that its funny-shaped shoes improved fitness and health.  Via the Trademark Blog.
Posted by Rebecca Tushnet at 7:50 AM
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