The District Court of The Hague ruled that the defendants infringed the trademark rights of Puma and Calvin Klein by selling counterfeit boxer shorts. Good Law represented the trademark owner.
On 14 October 2024, the District Court of The Hague held that several defendants had committed trademark infringement by trading socks and boxer shorts bearing the marks of Puma and Calvin Klein, without the consent of the trademark owners.
The court ruled that using the marks without the consent of the trademark owners constitutes trademark infringement. The defendants must immediately cease sales and pay damages to Puma and Calvin Klein.
Good Law assisted Puma and Calvin Klein
Good Law acted as legal representative in the case and stressed the importance of brand protection in the apparel industry. Counterfeit products can not only damage a brand’s reputation but also undermine consumer confidence.
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