Crox sued Walmart and 20 other companies for copying its footwear

Crocs, the casual shoe company, is famous for its “Klox” type of shoes. Filed a series of lawsuits against 21 companies, including retailer Walmart, Allegedly infringes on its registered trademarks.

Various U.S. Cases filed in district courts last week, Seek monetary damages for intellectual property violations Crocs is related to trademark rights.

“These actions underscore our determination to take action Strong measures to protect our trademarks And intellectual property, ”said Daniel Hart, Crox’s vice president and chief risk and legal officer.

Hart said they will not tolerate any infringement of their rights by any retailer, manufacturer or distributor.

This measure seeks to strengthen Last June, Crokes filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) to prevent the import and subsequent sale of goods that infringe its intellectual property rights.

Meanwhile, ITC has agreed to launch formally at the beginning of the month Research in more than 20 companies that sell products Violation of Crocs trademarks.

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