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Intellectual Property

Sep. 13, 2011

Red shoe litigation diary: Is it the beginning of the end for a legendary shoe line?

A recent court decision has Christian Louboutin seeing red. By Bradley P. Boyer of Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley PC


By Bradley P. Boyer


They are seen on the runway in fashion shows, on the red carpet at Hollywood events, in celebrity fashion shoots and up and down Rodeo Drive. They are also worn by the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Christina Aguilera, and Beyonce. These popular high-end shoes with red lacquered outsoles are instantly recognizable as being manufactured by Christian Louboutin. However, "Louboutins," as they are frequently called, may no long...

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