Crocs and Australian retailer Mosaic Brands Ltd. have settled their trademark infringement lawsuit.
Both brands announced on Thursday that they have resolved their trademark dispute in the Federal Court of Australia. Crocs initially filed a case against Mosaic Brands in 2021, accusing the retailer of selling a product that it said was “deceptively similar” to Crocs’ Classic Clog, according to a release. Crocs argued at the time that its Classic Clog silhouette was protected by trademark registrations in more than 30 countries, including Australia.
While the terms of the settlement were not disclosed, Mosaic agreed to stop making and selling certain molded shoe products and similar styles before year’s end. Both parties agreed to the terms of the settlement without admissions.
“We are pleased that we were able to resolve this dispute amicably, avoiding the need for further expenditure of time and resources by either party on this litigation,” both companies said in a statement.
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Recognized for its lightweight clogs, Crocs has actively sought to protect against alleged copycats. In 2022, the clog-maker settled its trademark infringement lawsuit against Walmart after the company filed lawsuits against 21 companies in July 2021, which alleged infringement on its trademarks. The defendants included Walmart Inc., Loeffler Randall Inc. and Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., as well as many lesser-known companies that sell online — or wholesale to retailers such as Walmart.
And in June 2021, Crocs filed a complaint to the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) requesting an investigation into the unlawful import and sale of allegedly infringing footwear.
