Waiving A Red Flag: Potential Restrictions on Using Color To Brand Products and Services in the U.S.

The Southern District of New York recently issued a decision in Christian Louboutin S.A. v. Yves Saint Laurent America, Inc.1 addressing the use of the color red to trademark shoes. This case is being closely watched by members of the fashion industry and other brand owners, whose ability to use single colors to distinguish their products or services may be restricted in the future.

Sarah Robertson

Fara Sunderji

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