I'm pretty sure I used to have a pair of high-top Converse All-Stars with red soles that I bought at Sears in the late '70s or early '80s. Prior Art, so Converse should sue them all...
Really??? This is the worst thing Trump has done? The worst thing in the last week? The worst thing in the last 2 minutes?
I'm sure all you wonkers with encyclopedic knowledge of 1980s Eurovision entries will have already posted the winning 1984 entry. If not, I give you Herreys with their immortal jam, Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley.
On topic I swear, as they should also be suing Trump's trainers for copyright infringement.
Although perhaps not technically illegal, or says the American Legion, wearing the flag on an article of clothing, shoes no less, is a breach of flag etiquette. But, what would TFG know about etiquette
Between these godawful garish sneakers and his Donnie La Pew cologne, Trump should have forfeited the support of every young voter --- particularly the males, who will never get laid if they wear either one.
Ta, Robyn. Many years ago, I was tempted to buy a pair of Louboutin flats at DSW. Even at a very, very deep discount they were on the expensive side. I decided against it. I hope he's sued, and loses.
"This isn’t some weird thing like when Rihanna tried to trademark the name Robyn"
OK, the link goes to a story about DC Comics opposing the trademark, which is, like, fine, whatever. But there's an actual pop singer who's been performing under the name "Robyn" (also her first name, although spelled the more traditional way) for three goddamned decades. Pretty shitty move by Rihanna to try to muscle in on it like that.
Even as I type these words I am wearing a pair of Brooks running shoes -- cost maybe $100, probably less, that have red soles. I mean just an eighth of an inch glued onto the bottom, like Trump's. I doubt that they are paying royalties to anyone.
I'm gunna guess the cease and desist letter is already in the printer que. If they (Loubouton) don't enforce the mark they will lose it. Perhaps a stretch from heels to a high top but with trademark law you just have to get close enough.
There's a case of a trademark infringement where the infringer argued that the trademark holder listed their uses as A, B and C, and they were only doing B. The infringers won.
I'm pretty sure I used to have a pair of high-top Converse All-Stars with red soles that I bought at Sears in the late '70s or early '80s. Prior Art, so Converse should sue them all...
Really??? This is the worst thing Trump has done? The worst thing in the last week? The worst thing in the last 2 minutes?
I'm sure all you wonkers with encyclopedic knowledge of 1980s Eurovision entries will have already posted the winning 1984 entry. If not, I give you Herreys with their immortal jam, Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley.
On topic I swear, as they should also be suing Trump's trainers for copyright infringement.
https://youtu.be/WFeNRrRjOoo?si=B5I-y-dEG5BeOW6q
This timeline is absolutely ghastly, but the writers must have an intern or something or who slips the good stuff in when they're at lunch.
Although perhaps not technically illegal, or says the American Legion, wearing the flag on an article of clothing, shoes no less, is a breach of flag etiquette. But, what would TFG know about etiquette
Does he hump each 'flag' personally?
I think they get around by claiming the design lacks fifty stars and thirteen stripes.
It's flagish.
Between these godawful garish sneakers and his Donnie La Pew cologne, Trump should have forfeited the support of every young voter --- particularly the males, who will never get laid if they wear either one.
a lawsuit over red soles would be delicious!
But Pendejo would have the perfect defense, "Your honor, my client can't be sued over the bottoms of shoes as he has no soul".
you heel, why didn't i think of that?
“Only making 1,000 pairs” — says known liar Trump. I would not be terribly surprised if they made more of them if that thousand sells well.
What are the odds of two MAGAts with the same-numbered sneaks meeting up?
Ta, Robyn. Many years ago, I was tempted to buy a pair of Louboutin flats at DSW. Even at a very, very deep discount they were on the expensive side. I decided against it. I hope he's sued, and loses.
With the sort of lawyers he hires, he will be lucky to avoid the death penalty before they all shut up and settle.
Some sneakers have had red soles for a while, for example Air Jordans. So, Trump isn't going to be sued.
Going up against Nike is a lot different than going up against Pendejo.
I bet if you wear those sneakers you'd be able to play basketball just as good as TFG.
I bet if you wore those sneakers, you'd be laughed off the court (if you were lucky).
Is it wrong that I hope Louboutin is like the Disney of the fashion industry when it comes to suing people?
What are the "Red Wave" (ha!) and "POTUS 45 White" (natch) knit things he's selling? Knit booties? Scarves?
"This isn’t some weird thing like when Rihanna tried to trademark the name Robyn"
OK, the link goes to a story about DC Comics opposing the trademark, which is, like, fine, whatever. But there's an actual pop singer who's been performing under the name "Robyn" (also her first name, although spelled the more traditional way) for three goddamned decades. Pretty shitty move by Rihanna to try to muscle in on it like that.
Trade marks are inherently co-ercive. I don't need to know the specifics to know that somebody's freedom is being limited.
Even as I type these words I am wearing a pair of Brooks running shoes -- cost maybe $100, probably less, that have red soles. I mean just an eighth of an inch glued onto the bottom, like Trump's. I doubt that they are paying royalties to anyone.
I'm gunna guess the cease and desist letter is already in the printer que. If they (Loubouton) don't enforce the mark they will lose it. Perhaps a stretch from heels to a high top but with trademark law you just have to get close enough.
There's a case of a trademark infringement where the infringer argued that the trademark holder listed their uses as A, B and C, and they were only doing B. The infringers won.
The Louboutins I almost bought were flats. Yes, the soles were red.
They make nice shoes. ;)
OT but so cool 😎 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf4zUiqNQK8