Sketchers v. Shoe Confession - Complaint

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COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR: (1) PATENT INFRINGEMENT, (2) FEDERAL UNFAIR COMPETITION AND
TRADE DRESS INFRINGEMENT, AND (3) COMMON LAW UNFAIR COMPETITION; DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL

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Marshall A. Lerner (State Bar No. 55,224)
mlerner@kleinberglerner.com
KLEINBERG & LERNER, LLP
1875 Century Park East, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, California 90067-2501
Telephone: (310) 557-1511
Facsimile: (310) 557-1540

Attorney for Plaintiffs Skechers U.S.A., Inc. and Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA-WESTERN DIVISION

Plaintiffs Skechers U.S.A., Inc. and Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II (collectively Skechers) for their
complaint against defendants Shoe Confession, LLC, Perry Ellis International, Inc., PEI Licensing Inc.
and Does 1-10 (collectively defendants), allege as follows:

NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action for design patent infringement, trade dress infringement, and unfair
competition.
2. Skechers is a billion-dollar global leader in the lifestyle footwear industry. Skechers is
also a high-performance footwear brand and a world leader in designing cutting-edge footwear. It has
SKECHERS U.S.A., INC., a Delaware
Corporation, and SKECHERS U.S.A.,
INC. II, a Delaware Corporation
Plaintiffs,
v.
SHOE CONFESSION, LLC., a New York
Corporation, PERRY ELLIS
INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Florida
Corporation, PEI LICENSING, INC., a
Delaware Corporation and Does 1 10
inclusive,
Defendants.

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COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES AND INJUNCTIVE
RELIEF FOR:

(1) PATENT INFRINGEMENT [35 U.S.C.
271];
(2) FEDERAL UNFAIR COMPETITION
AND TRADE DRESS INFRINGEMENT
[15 U.S.C. 1125(a)];
(3) COMMON LAW UNFAIR
COMPETITION

DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
Case 2:13-cv-07573 Document 1 Filed 10/11/13 Page 1 of 30 Page ID #:1

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invested and spent hundreds of millions of dollars creating and promoting its new shoe designs. One
such new design is an ornamental sole bottom and outsole periphery, an example of which is embodied
in its SKECHERS GO RUN
shoe. The SKECHERS GO RUN
shoe, its sole bottom and its outsole

periphery have been heavily advertised on TV, in magazines, and the Internet. In approximately the last
year alone, Skechers spent more than $10 million promoting, marketing and advertising its SKECHERS
GO RUN
shoe. The shoe has been featured in several widely aired television commercials and has
been the subject of a number of magazine articles. The innovative design of the SKECHERS GO RUN

shoe has also received several awards. See Exhibit 1. The fame and popularity of the SKECHERS GO
RUN
shoe and its sole bottom and outsole periphery can be measured by the fact that hundreds of
thousands of pairs of SKECHERS GO RUN
shoes have been sold since the shoe has been on the
market.
3. In order to identify certain of its shoes, including the SKECHERS GO RUN
shoe, as
emanating from a single source, Skechers created a new and unique trade dress embodied in the sole
bottom and a new and unique trade dress embodied in the outsole periphery of the SKECHERS GO
RUN
shoe.
4. An example of this sole bottom trade dress is shown in the following photograph
indicated by the red circle:

SKECHERS GO RUN
Sole Bottom Trade Dress


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5. This sole bottom trade dress has an ornamental configuration that uniquely identifies the
shoe as emanating from a single source, Skechers. As can be seen in the following photograph, the
distinctive ornamental feature of the SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom trade dress is (1) the pattern

of nubs where large nubs (indicated by wide red arrows) form the shape of an X (indicated by the red
line); (2) the large X-patterned nubs are surrounded by mid-size and smaller sized nubs (indicated by
narrow blue arrows); and (3) the repeating pattern of cleats and nubs where cleats that have a relatively
straight periphery surface (indicated by wide yellow arrows) alternate with nubs that have a curved
periphery surface (indicated by wide green arrows):

SKECHERS GO RUN Sole Bottom Trade Dress
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6. An example of this outsole periphery trade dress is indicated by the red outline in the
following photograph:

SKECHERS GO RUN Outsole Periphery Trade Dress Indicated by Red Outline
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7. As can be seen in the following photograph, the distinctive ornamental feature of the
SKECHERS GO RUN
outsole periphery trade dress is the repeating pattern of cleats and nubs where
cleats that have a relatively straight periphery surface (indicated by wide yellow arrows) alternate with
nubs that have a curved periphery surface (indicated by wide green arrows):

SKECHERS GO RUN Outsole Periphery Trade Dress Indicated by Green and Yellow Arrows

8. Skechers has acquired four U.S. design patents, D651,788 S (Exhibit 2), D652,613 S
(Exhibit 3), D652,614 S (Exhibit 4), and D650,980 S (Exhibit 5) which each cover different ornamental
features of the SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom and outsole periphery.

9. The unique ornamental appearance of the SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom trade dress

and the SKECHERS GO RUN
outsole periphery, combined with Skechers extensive advertising,

promotion, and sales, has resulted in the SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom trade dress and

SKECHERS GO RUN
outsole periphery trade dress acquiring distinctiveness among shoe buyers. In

the mind of the typical shoe buyer, the SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom trade dress and the

SKECHERS GO RUN
outsole periphery trade dress is believed to emanate from a single source,


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namely, Skechers. This acquired distinctiveness is protectable, proprietary trade dress owned
exclusively by Skechers.
10. Rather than undertake the hard work and financial risks involved in developing their own
sole bottom trade dress, defendants simply copied Skechers SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom trade

dress. The sole bottom of defendants Pro Player Phaze 2M. shoe in this regard is shown below.

Pro Player Phaze 2M Shoe Sole Bottom by Shoe Confession, LLC, Perry Ellis International, Inc.,
and PEI Licensing, Inc.

11. As can be seen in the photograph above, the sole bottom of defendants Pro Player Phaze
2M shoe bears the same repeating nub pattern used by Skechers as its SKECHERS GO RUN sole
bottom trade dress, i.e., the nubs are arranged in a distinctive ornamental pattern where large nubs
(indicated by wide red arrows) form the shape of an X (indicated by the red line), the large X-patterned
nubs are surrounded by mid-size and smaller sized nubs (indicated by narrow blue arrows), and the
repeating pattern of cleats and nubs where cleats that have a relatively straight periphery surface
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(indicated by wide yellow arrows) alternate with nubs that have a curved periphery surface (indicated by
wide green arrows).
12. As can be seen in the photograph below, the outsole periphery of defendants Pro Player
Phaze 2M shoe bears the same repeating cleat and nub pattern used by Skechers as its SKECHERS GO
RUN
outsole periphery trade dress, i.e. the cleats that have a relatively straight periphery surface
(indicated by wide yellow arrows) alternate with nubs that have a curved periphery surface (indicated by
wide green arrows).

Pro Player Phaze 2M Shoe Outsole Periphery by Shoe Confession, LLC, Perry Ellis International, Inc.,
and PEI Licensing, Inc.

13. By using Skechers SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom trade dress and outsole

periphery trade dress on defendants shoes, defendants deceive consumers into buying defendants shoes
in the mistaken belief that defendants shoes emanate from Skechers and are genuine Skechers shoes.
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PARTIES
14. Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. is a corporation duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware with a principal place of business located at 228 Manhattan Beach Blvd.,
Manhattan Beach, California 90266.
15. Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II is a corporation duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware with a principal place of business located at 228 Manhattan Beach Blvd.,
Manhattan Beach, California 90266. Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Skechers
U.S.A., Inc.
16. Defendant Shoe Confession, LLC is a New York corporation having an office and place
of business at 1 W 34
th
Street #703, New York, NY 10001.
17. Defendant Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a Florida corporation having an office and
place of business at 3000 N.W. 107
th
Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172.
18. Defendant PEI Licensing, Inc. is a Delaware corporation having an office and place of
business at 3000 N.W. 107
th
Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172. PEI Licensing, Inc. is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Perry Ellis International, Inc.
19. Defendants Does 1 10, inclusive, are sued herein under fictitious names. Their true
names and capacities are unknown to Skechers. When their true names and capacities are ascertained,
Skechers will amend this complaint by inserting their true names and capacities. Skechers is informed
and believes and thereon alleges, that Does 1 10, and each of them are responsible in some manner for
the occurrences alleged herein and that Skechers damages were proximately caused by such defendants.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE
20. Jurisdiction in this Court arises under the patent laws of the United States, 35 U.S.C.
271 and 289 and the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1121 and 1125. This complaint also alleges violations
of state law and common law. This Court has jurisdiction over these claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C.
1338(a) and (b), 1367(a), and 1400(b).
21. This Court has personal jurisdiction over defendants because they have committed one or
more of the infringing acts complained of herein in California and in this district, they have multiple

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sales outlets in California and in this district, and they do regular business in California and in this
district.
22. Venue in this Court is proper under the provisions of 28 U.S.C. 1391(b) and (c)
because a substantial part of the claims arose in this district.

SKECHERS SKECHERS GO RUN
SOLE BOTTOM AND OUTSOLE PERIPHERY

DESIGN PATENTS
23. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has acknowledged the novel, non-
obvious, and ornamental appearance of the sole bottom and outsole periphery of the SKECHERS GO
RUN
shoe by issuing U.S. Patent, No. D651,788 S (Exhibit 2, the '788 patent) therefor to Skechers.
Defendants infringement of the '788 patent can be seen in the comparison below which shows a sample
figure of the sole bottom from the '788 patent next to defendants Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe sole
bottom.

SKECHERS U.S.
DESIGN PATENT
D651,788 S
SHOE BOTTOM

PRO PLAYER
PHAZE 2M
(SHOE
CONFESSION,
LLC, PERRY ELLIS
INTERNATIONAL,
INC., AND PEI
LICENSING, INC.)


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Defendants infringement of the '788 patent can also be seen in the comparison below which shows a
sample figure of the outsole periphery from the '788 patent next to defendants Pro Player Phaze 2M
shoe outsole periphery.

SKECHERS U.S.
DESIGN PATENT
D651,788 S
SHOE BOTTOM

PRO PLAYER
PHAZE 2M
(SHOE
CONFESSION,
LLC, PERRY ELLIS
INTERNATIONAL,
INC., AND PEI
LICENSING, INC.)

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RUN
bottom.

SKECHERS U.S.
DESIGN PATENT
D652,613 S
SHOE BOTTOM

PRO PLAYER
PHAZE 2M
(SHOE
CONFESSION,
LLC, PERRY ELLIS
INTERNATIONAL,
INC., AND PEI
LICENSING, INC.)

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SKECHERS U.S.
DESIGN PATENT
D652,613 S
SHOE BOTTOM

PRO PLAYER
PHAZE 2M
(SHOE
CONFESSION,
LLC, PERRY ELLIS
INTERNATIONAL,
INC., AND PEI
LICENSING, INC.)

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RUN
bottom.

SKECHERS U.S.
DESIGN PATENT
D652,614 S
SHOE BOTTOM

PRO PLAYER
PHAZE 2M
(SHOE
CONFESSION,
LLC, PERRY ELLIS
INTERNATIONAL,
INC., AND PEI
LICENSING, INC.)

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SKECHERS U.S.
DESIGN PATENT
D652,614 S
SHOE BOTTOM

PRO PLAYER
PHAZE 2M
(SHOE
CONFESSION,
LLC, PERRY ELLIS
INTERNATIONAL,
INC., AND PEI
LICENSING, INC.)

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obvious, and ornamental appearance of the outsole periphery of the SKECHERS GO RUN
shoe by
issuing U.S. Patent, No. D650,980 (Exhibit 5, the '980 patent) therefor to Skechers. Defendants
infringement of the '980 patent can be seen in the comparison below which shows a sample figure of the
sole bottom from the '980 patent next to defendants Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe sole bottom.

SKECHERS U.S.
DESIGN PATENT
D650,980 S
SHOE OUTSOLE
AND PERIPHERY

PRO PLAYER
PHAZE 2M
(SHOE
CONFESSION,
LLC, PERRY ELLIS
INTERNATIONAL,
INC., AND PEI
LICENSING, INC.)

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SKECHERS U.S.
DESIGN PATENT
D650,980 S
SHOE OUTSOLE
AND PERIPHERY

PRO PLAYER
PHAZE 2M
(SHOE
CONFESSION,
LLC, PERRY ELLIS
INTERNATIONAL,
INC., AND PEI
LICENSING, INC.)

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SKECHERS SKECHERS GO RUN
SOLE BOTTOM AND OUTSOLE PERIPHERY

TRADE DRESS
27. The trade dress embodied in the sole bottom of the SKECHERS GO RUN
shoe is
shown in comparison to the Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe below.

SKECHERS GO RUN
Sole Bottom

Pro Player Phaze 2M Shoe Sole Bottom by Shoe Confession, LLC., Perry Ellis International,
Inc., and PEI Licensing Inc. Sole Bottom

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28. The trade dress embodied in the outsole periphery of the SKECHERS GO RUN
shoe is
shown in comparison to the Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe below.

SKECHERS GO RUN Outsole Periphery

Pro Player Phaze 2M Shoe Outsole Periphery by Shoe Confession, LLC., Perry Ellis
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FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
(Design Patent Infringement, Patent No. US D651,788 S)
29. Skechers realleges and incorporates by reference the full text of all of the foregoing
numbered paragraphs, photographs and figures as though each such paragraph, photograph and figure
has been fully set forth hereat.
30. On January 10, 2012, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued United States
Patent, Patent No. US D651,788 S, the '788 patent. At all times since the date of issue of the '788 patent,
Skechers has been, and currently is, the exclusive owner of the entire right, title and interest in and to the
'788 patent. Skechers' ownership of the '788 patent includes without limitation the exclusive right to
enforce the '788 patent, the exclusive right to file actions based on infringement of the '788 patent, and
the exclusive right to recover damages or other monetary amounts for infringement of the '788 patent
and to be awarded injunctive relief pertaining to the '788 patent. Skechers has owned the '788 patent at
all times during defendants' infringement of the '788 patent.
31. Defendants have been, and presently are, infringing the '788 patent within this judicial
district and elsewhere by making and selling shoes that embody the patented invention disclosed in the
'788 patent. Defendants infringement of the '788 patent is willful. Defendants' infringing shoes are
referred to as Pro Player Phaze 2M. Defendants' Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe is shown above and in
Exhibit 6. Defendants will continue to manufacture and sell their Pro Player Phaze 2M shoes unless
enjoined by this Court.
32. The sole bottom and outsole periphery of defendants' Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe so
closely resembles the invention disclosed in the '788 patent that an ordinary observer would be deceived
into purchasing the Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe in the mistaken belief that it includes the invention
disclosed in the '788 patent. Defendants' Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe infringes the '788 patent in violation
of 35 U.S.C. 271 and 289.
33. Due to Defendants' infringement of the '788 patent, Skechers has suffered, is suffering,
and will continue to suffer irreparable injury for which Skechers has no adequate remedy at law.
Skechers is therefore entitled to a permanent injunction against defendants' further infringing conduct.
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34. Defendants have profited and are profiting from their infringement of the '788 patent and
Skechers has been and is being damaged and losing profit by such infringement. Skechers is therefore
entitled to recover damages from defendants and the total profit derived from such infringement, all in
an amount to be proven at trial.

SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
referred to as Pro Player Phaze 2M. Defendants' Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe is shown above and in
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disclosed in the '613 patent. Defendants' Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe infringes the '613 patent in
violation of 35 U.S.C. 271 and 289.
39. Due to defendants' infringement of the '613 patent, Skechers has suffered, is suffering,
40. Defendants have profited and are profiting from their infringement of the '613 patent and
Skechers has been and is being damaged and losing profit by such infringement. Skechers is therefore
entitled to recover damages from defendants and the total profit derived from such infringement, all in
an amount to be proven at trial.

THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION
referred to as Pro Player Phaze 2M. Defendants' Pro Player Phaxer 2M shoe is shown above and in
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of 35 U.S.C. 271 and 289.
Defendants have profited and are profiting from their infringement of the '614 patent and Skechers has
been and is being damaged and losing profit by such infringement. Skechers is therefore entitled to
recover damages from defendants and the total profit derived from such infringement, all in an amount
to be proven at trial.

FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION
47. On December 27, 2011, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued United
States Patent, Patent No. US D650,980 S, the '980 patent. At all times since the date of issue of the '980
patent, Skechers has been, and currently is, the exclusive owner of the entire right, title and interest in
and to the '980 patent. Skechers' ownership of the '980 patent includes without limitation the exclusive
right to enforce the '980 patent, the exclusive right to file actions based on infringement of the '980
patent, and the exclusive right to recover damages or other monetary amounts for infringement of the
'980 patent and to be awarded injunctive relief pertaining to the '980 patent. Skechers has owned the '980
patent at all times during defendants' infringement of the '980 patent.

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referred to as Pro Player Phaze 2M. Defendants' Pro Player Phaxer 2M shoe is shown above and in
of 35 U.S.C. 271 and 289.
Defendants have profited and are profiting from their infringement of the '980 patent and Skechers has
been and is being damaged and losing profit by such infringement. Skechers is therefore entitled to
recover damages from defendants and the total profit derived from such infringement, all in an amount
to be proven at trial.

FIFTH CAUSE OF ACTION
(SKECHERS GO RUN
Sole Bottom Trade Dress - Federal Unfair Competition

and Trade Dress Infringement; 15 U.S.C. 1125(a))
52. Skechers has acquired exclusive and protectable trade dress rights embodied in its
SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom trade dress. By the acts and omissions set forth above, defendants
are violating Lanham Act 43(a), 15 U.S.C. 1125(a) and are unfairly competing with Skechers.

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Defendants' use in commerce of the SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom on their Pro Player Phaze 2M

shoe constitutes a false designation of origin and a false and misleading representation of fact which is
likely to cause confusion, and to cause mistake, and to deceive by wrongly suggesting that defendants
Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe has some affiliation, connection, or association with Skechers. Such use by
defendants of their Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe is also likely to cause confusion, and to cause mistake,
and to deceive as to the origin, sponsorship, or approval of defendants' Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe.
Such use by defendants of their Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe constitutes trade dress infringement in
violation of Lanham Act 43(a), 15 U.S.C. 1125(a).
53. Defendants have infringed, and continue to infringe, Skechers' SKECHERS GO RUN

sole bottom trade dress. Defendants' Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe infringes Skechers' SKECHERS GO
RUN
sole bottom trade dress.

54. Defendants' conduct is likely to cause confusion, mistake and deception among the
general purchasing public, and interfere with Skechers' ability to sell and profit from its SKECHERS
GO RUN

55. Defendants' conduct as described above is also likely to harm or extinguish the current
ability of Skechers' SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom trade dress to indicate that that trade dress

emanates from a single source. Defendants' conduct as described above harms the goodwill and
reputation associated with Skechers SKECHERS GO RUN

56. Skechers has suffered, is suffering, and will continue to suffer irreparable injury for
which Skechers has no adequate remedy at law. Skechers is therefore entitled to a permanent injunction
against defendants' further infringing conduct.
57. Defendants have profited and are profiting from such trade dress infringement and unfair
competition, and Skechers has been and is being damaged and losing profit by such infringement and
unfair competition. Skechers is therefore entitled to recover damages and profits from defendants in an
amount to be proved at trial as a consequence of defendants' violations of Lanham Act 43(a), 15
U.S.C. 1125(a).
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SIXTH CAUSE OF ACTION
(SKECHERS GO RUN
Outsole Periphery Trade Dress - Federal Unfair Competition

and Trade Dress Infringement; 15 U.S.C. 1125(a))
59. Skechers has acquired exclusive and protectable trade dress rights embodied in its
SKECHERS GO RUN
outsole periphery trade dress. By the acts and omissions set forth above,
defendants are violating Lanham Act 43(a), 15 U.S.C. 1125(a) and are unfairly competing with
Skechers. Defendants' use in commerce of the SKECHERS GO RUN outsole periphery on their Pro
Player Phaze 2M shoe constitutes a false designation of origin and a false and misleading representation
of fact which is likely to cause confusion, and to cause mistake, and to deceive by wrongly suggesting
that defendants Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe has some affiliation, connection, or association with
Skechers. Such use by defendants of their Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe is also likely to cause confusion,
and to cause mistake, and to deceive as to the origin, sponsorship, or approval of defendants' Pro Player
Phaze 2M shoe. Such use by defendants of their Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe constitutes trade dress
infringement in violation of Lanham Act 43(a), 15 U.S.C. 1125(a).
60. Defendants have infringed, and continue to infringe, Skechers' SKECHERS GO RUN

outsole periphery trade dress. Defendants' Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe infringes Skechers' SKECHERS
GO RUN
outsole periphery trade dress.

61. Defendants' conduct is likely to cause confusion, mistake and deception among the
general purchasing public, and interfere with Skechers' ability to sell and profit from its SKECHERS
GO RUN

62. Defendants' conduct as described above is also likely to harm or extinguish the current
ability of Skechers' SKECHERS GO RUN
outsole periphery trade dress to indicate that that trade dress

emanates from a single source. Defendants' conduct as described above harms the goodwill and
reputation associated with Skechers SKECHERS GO RUN

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63. Skechers has suffered, is suffering, and will continue to suffer irreparable injury for
which Skechers has no adequate remedy at law. Skechers is therefore entitled to a permanent injunction
against defendants' further infringing conduct.
64. Defendants have profited and are profiting from such trade dress infringement and unfair
competition, and Skechers has been and is being damaged and losing profit by such infringement and
unfair competition. Skechers is therefore entitled to recover damages and profits from defendants in an
amount to be proved at trial as a consequence of defendants' violations of Lanham Act 43(a), 15
U.S.C. 1125(a).

SEVENTH CAUSE OF ACTION
(Common Law Unfair Competition)
66. Defendants are willfully, fraudulently, oppressively, maliciously and unlawfully
attempting to pass off, and are passing off, their infringing footwear as those approved and/or authorized
by Skechers.
67. Defendants use in commerce of the Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe continues to confuse and
deceive consumers as to the source of origin of the goods and services for which Skechers has invested
substantial time, effort and money in developing and further damages Skechers' goodwill and reputation.
68. Defendants have been palming off their goods as Skechers' goods. Consumers have been
and continue to be confused as to whether defendants Pro Player Phaze 2M shoe is affiliated with
Skechers.
69. The damage suffered by Skechers is irreparable and will continue unless defendants are
restrained by this Court from the commission of these acts.
70. Defendants' willful, deliberate and malicious conduct constitutes unfair competition with
Skechers.
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71. Such conduct by defendants is the sole reason for defendants' ability to market and sell
their unauthorized copies of shoes that embody Skechers' SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom trade

dress and outsole periphery trade dress.
72. Defendants are being unjustly enriched through such flagrantly unlawful conduct and
should be punished therefor.
73. Skechers has no adequate remedy at law in that the continuing nature of the unfair
competition will result in irreparable harm to Skechers should defendants not be enjoined from their acts
of unfair competition.
74. A complete recitation of the damages suffered by Skechers as a result of this unfair
competition must await discovery of defendants' books and records.

REQUEST FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Skechers U.S.A., Inc. and Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II respectfully
demand a judgment against defendants as follows:
1. A judgment declaring that defendants have:
a. Infringed Skechers '788, '613, '614 and '980 patents;
b. Infringed Skechers SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom trade dress;

c. Infringed Skechers SKECHERS GO RUN
outsole periphery trade dress;

d. Competed unfairly with Skechers;
e. Injured Skechers business reputation by the unauthorized use of Skechers SKECHERS
GO RUN
sole bottom trade dress;

f. Injured Skechers business reputation by the unauthorized use of Skechers SKECHERS
GO RUN

g. Willfully violated the applicable laws of the United States and of the states where
defendants goods have been sold, all to the detriment of Skechers;
2. That the defendants, their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys,
assigns and all persons in active concert with or participation with them be forthwith preliminarily and
thereafter permanently enjoined and restrained from:

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a. Infringing or inducing infringement of the Skechers '788, '613, '614 and '980 patents;
b. Infringing or inducing infringement of Skechers' SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom
trade dress or Skechers SKECHERS GO RUN

c. Using Skechers SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom trade dress or Skechers

SKECHERS GO RUN
outsole periphery trade dress, alone or in combination with any

other elements, to advertise or identify defendants' goods or services;
d. Unfairly competing with Skechers in any manner whatsoever;
e. Causing likelihood of confusion, or injury to Skechers business and to the reputation of
Skechers marks, symbols, labels, or forms of advertising or promotion;
f. Engaging in any acts or activities directly or indirectly calculated to trade upon Skechers
SKECHERS GO RUN
sole bottom trade dress or Skechers SKECHERS GO RUN

outsole periphery trade dress or the reputation or goodwill of Skechers, or in any way to
compete unfairly with Skechers;
3. For a judgment directing that any shoes, goods, labels, emblems or packaging in the
possession or under the control of defendants which infringe the '788, '613, '614 and '980 patents or
any colorable imitation or facsimile thereof, but not emanating from Skechers, be delivered up and
destroyed within 10 days of entry of judgment, and that all instrumentalities used in the production of
such shoes, goods, labels, emblems or packaging, including any and all items, objects, tools, machines,
and equipment used in such production, be delivered up and destroyed within 10 days of entry of
judgment;
4. For a judgment directing defendants to recall all infringing goods and any other materials
sold, distributed, advertised or marketed which infringe any and all of the '788, '613, '614 and '980
patents or any colorable imitation or facsimile thereof, but not emanating from Skechers;
5. For a judgment against defendants awarding Skechers damages, lost profits, reasonable
royalties, and other monetary amounts including without limitation:
a. All damages sustained by Skechers as a result of defendants' unlawful infringement of
the any and all of the '788, '613, '614 and '980 patents, together with appropriate interest
on such damages and that such damages be trebled, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284;
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the '788, '613, '614 and '980 patents, and all other remedies provided by 35 U.S.C.
289;
c. All remedies provided for by 15 U.S.C. 1117 (a), including but not limited to all
damages sustained by Skechers as a result of defendants' unlawful infringement of the
Skechers' SKECHERS GO RUN sole bottom trade dress and Skechers' SKECHERS
GO RUN outsole periphery trade dress together with appropriate interest on such
damages and that such damages be trebled;
d. All remedies provided for by 15 U.S.C. 1117 (a), including but not limited to all profits
derived by each of the defendants from the sale of goods by the direct or indirect use of
any of the shoes that embody Skechers' SKECHERS GO RUN sole bottom trade dress
or Skechers' SKECHERS GO RUN outsole periphery trade dress or any colorable
imitations or facsimiles thereof, and that such profits be trebled;
e. All damages sustained by Skechers on account of unfair competition, lost business
opportunities and any other damage suffered by Skechers as a result of defendants' acts
described in this complaint, and that such damages be trebled;
17 6. For an order directing defendants to pay punitive damages to Skechers;
18 7. For an order directing defendants to pay restitution to Skechers;
19 8. For an award of attorneys' fees pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1117 and pursuant to 35 U.S.C.
20 285;
21 9. For an award of pre-judgment interest at the maximum rate allowed by law;
22 10. For the costs of suit herein; and
23 11. For such additional and further relief that the Court may deem just and proper under the
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Marshall A. Lerner
Attorney for Plaintiffs Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
and Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II
COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR: (I) PATENT INFRINGEMENT, (2) FEDERAL UNFAIR COMPETITION AND
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
2 Pursuant to Rule 38(b) ofthe Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 38-1, plaintiffs
3 Skechers U.S.A., Inc. and Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II demand a trial by jury of any and all issues triable of
4 right by a jury pursuant to the Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution or as given by a
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Attorney for Plaintiffs Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
and Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II
COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR: (I) PATENT INFRINGEMENT, (2) FEDERAL UNFAIR COMPETITION AND

EXHIBIT 1
Case 2:13-cv-07573 Document 1-1 Filed 10/11/13 Page 1 of 2 Page ID #:31
SKECHERS PERFORMANCE DIVISION LOGO COLOR SYSTEM
PANTONE BLACK
C = 0
M = 0
Y = 0
K = 100
FILE NAME: SKX_PERFORMANCE_DIVISION_1COLOR_LOGO.EPS
CATEGORY/
DESCRIPTION: LOGO IDENTITY FOR SKECHERS PERFORMANCE
DIVISION
UK
CHOICE
EDITORS
Competitor
April 2012
Womens Running
May 2012
Mens Fitness
December 2012
Mens Running UK
December 2012
Outside Magazine - Brazil
October 2012
Mens Running UK
December 2012
Womens Running
November/December 2012
Runners World UK
October 2012
Like training wheels for less biomechanically efficient
runners, these shoes provide a comfortable transition
to a minimalist shoe.
Competitor
Propel your foot forward into the GOrun rides
perfectly cushioned, roomy toe box to maximize
your foot drive, grip, and response timeand
boost your A-game with every step.
Mens Fitness
GO Anywhere and Everywhere
GO for the Ride
GO for the Ride
SKECHERS GObionic LOGO COLOR SYSTEM
BLACK
C = 0
M = 0
Y = 0
K = 100
FILE NAME: SKX_FITNESS_GObionic.EPS
CATEGORY/
DESCRIPTION: Logo identity for Skechers GObionic.
Testers loved everything about it, especially
the flexibility, responsiveness, low weight, and
perceived springy feel.
Runners World UK
AWARD-WINNING RUNNING INNOVATION.
EXHIBIT 1 - GORun Shoe Awards
Page 1 of 1

EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 2 - US D 651,788 S
Page 1 of 8
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USOOD651788S
c12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.: US D651,788 S
** Jan.10,2012 Raysse
(54) SHOE BOTTOM
(75) Inventor: David Raysse, Los Angeles, CA (US)
(73) Assignee: Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II, Manhattan
Beach, CA (US)
(**) Term: 14 Years
(21) Appl. No.: 29/397,081
(22) Filed: Jul. 11, 2011
(51) LOC (9) Cl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02-04
(52) U.S. Cl. .......................................... D2/954; D2/951
(58) Field of Classification Search . ... ... ... ... .. ... . D2/902,
D2/906, 908,916,918,925,946-962, 977;
36/3 B, 22 R, 24.5, 25 R, 28, 32 R, 34 R,
36/59 C, 67 A, 103
See application file for complete search history.
(56) References Cited
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
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D288,861 s
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D298,883 s 12/1988 Tanel
D310,131 s 8/1990 Hase
D310,132 s 8/1990 Hase
D334,278 s
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D343,045 s
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D399,040 s 10/1998 Merceron
D401,744 S 12/1998 Greenberg
D417,945 s
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D424,792 S
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D432,761 s
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D458,739 S 6/2002 Merceron
D466,682 S
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D479,034 S
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D483,175 s
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(45) Date of Patent:
D483,929 s
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D483,932 s 12/2003 Cooper
D483,933 s 12/2003 Adams eta!.
D519,265 s 4/2006 Gerber
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(Continued)
Primary Examiner- T. Chase Nelson
(7 4) Attorney, Agent, or Firm -Marshall A. Lerner; Marvin
H. Kleinberg; Kleinberg & Lerner, LLP
(57) CLAIM
The ornamental design for a shoe bottom, as shown and
described.
DESCRIPTION
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shoe bottom in accordance
with my new design.
FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.
Broken lines showing the remainder of the shoe in the figures
are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the
claimed invention .
1 Claim, 6 Drawing Sheets
Page 2 of 8
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D608,997 s 2/2010 Loverin et a!.
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EXHIBIT 3 - US D652,613 S
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c12) United States Design Patent
Raysse
(54) SHOE BOTTOM
(73) Assignee: SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc. II, Manhattan
Beach, CA (US)
(**) Term: 14 Years
(21) Appl. No.: 29/404,681
(22) Filed: Oct. 24, 2011
Related U.S. Application Data
(62) Division of application No. 29/397,081, filed on Jul.
11,2011.
(51) LOC (9) Cl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02-04
(52) U.S. Cl. .......................................... D2/954; D2/951
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36/3 B, 22 R, 24.5, 25 R, 28, 32 R, 34 R,
36/59 C, 67 A, 103
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D166,742 S 5/1952 Fellman
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D278,383 s 4/1985 Michaeli
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D303,317 s 9/1989 Nakano
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D307,975 s 5/1990 Kittle et al.
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D390,347 s 2/1998 Bathum
D392,438 s 3/1998 Backus
D392,447 s 3/1998 Backus
D392,448 s 3/1998 Backus
D395,156 s 6/1998 Adam
D396,139 s 7/1998 Dietrich
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D424,792 S
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D426,053 S 6/2000 Santa
D426,946 S 6/2000 Debiase
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D432,293 S 10/2000 Clegg et al.
D432,761 S
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D432,764 S 10/2000 Clegg et al.
D440,032 S 4/2001 Madden
D440,033 S 4/2001 Neely
D466,682 S 12/2002 Ortuno Santa
D476,468 S 7/2003 Reynolds et a!.
D479,034 S 9/2003 Tzenos
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D483,175 S
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D483,929 S 12/2003 Tzenos
D483,932 S
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12/2003 Cooper .......................... D2/954
D485,973 S 2/2004 Adams
D487,837 S 3/2004 McClaskie
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(57) CLAIM
described.
DESCRIPTION
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claimed invention.
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I IIIII 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111111
c12) United States Design Patent
Raysse
(54) SHOE BOTTOM
(73) Assignee: SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc. II, Manhattan
Beach, CA (US)
(**) Term: 14 Years
(21) Appl. No.: 29/404,686
(22) Filed: Oct. 24, 2011
Related U.S. Application Data
(62) Division of application No. 29/397,081, filed on Jul.
11,2011.
(51) LOC (9) Cl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02-04
(52) U.S. Cl. .......................................... D2/954; D2/951
D2/906, 908,916,918,925,946-962, 977;
36/3 B, 22 R, 24.5, 25 R, 28, 32 R, 34 R,
36/59 C, 67 A, 103
2,383,117 A 8/1945 Fellman
D166,742 S 5/1952 Fellman
3,568,340 A * 3/1971 Gardner . 36/32 R
4,000,566 A 111977 Famolare, Jr.
D278,383 s 4/1985 Michaeli
D278,852 s 5/1985 Michaeli
D288,861 s
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3/1987 Vaccaro ......................... D2/918
D303,317 s 9/1989 Nakano
D305,578 s 111990 Charette et a!.
D307,975 s 5/1990 Kittle et al.
D388,944 s 111998 Avar
D390,347 s 2/1998 Bathum
D392,438 s 3/1998 Backus
D392,447 s 3/1998 Backus
D392,448 s 3/1998 Backus
D395,156 s 6/1998 Adam
D396,139 s 7/1998 Dietrich
USOOD652614S
(10) Patent No.:
US D652,614 S
** Jan.24,2012
D417,945 S
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12/1999 Merceron ...................... D2/952
D424,792 S
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D426,053 S 6/2000 Santa
D426,946 S 6/2000 Debiase
D432,292 S
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D432,293 S 10/2000 Clegg et al.
D432,761 S
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D432,764 S 10/2000 Clegg et al.
D440,032 S 4/2001 Madden
D440,033 S 4/2001 Neely
D466,682 S 12/2002 Santa
D476,468 S 7/2003 Reynolds et a!.
D479,034 S 9/2003 Tzenos
D481,201 S 10/2003 Shea eta!.
D483,175 S
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D483,929 S 12/2003 Tzenos
D483,932 S
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D485,973 S 2/2004 Adams
(Continued)
(57) CLAIM
described.
DESCRIPTION
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a shoe
bottom in accordance with my new design.
claimed invention.
Page 2 of 8
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D595,937 s
*
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D498,349 S 1112004 Adams eta!.
D596,383 s
*
7/2009 Morris ........................... D2/907
D498,350 S 1112004 Recchi
D602,234 s
*
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6,880,267 B2 4/2005 Smaldone et a!.
D609,440 s
*
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D615,737 s
*
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D516,283 s 3/2006 Tzenos
D616,637 s 6/2010 Taestensen
D527,878 S 9/2006 Edwards
7,748,141 B2 * 712010 Smith eta!. ....................... 36/28
D530,066 S 10/2006 Earle
D626,728 s 1112010 Tzenos et al.
D530,490 S 10/2006 Sonnergren
D631,238 s 112011 Loverin et a!.
D533,333 s 12/2006 Cessor
D631,239 s 112011 Loverin et a!.
D536,517 S 2/2007 Gerber
7,946,062 B2 * 5/2011 Kelly .............................. 36/127
7,966,748 B2 6/2011 Votolato
D548,934 S
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D643,191 s
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D556,432 S 12/2007 Gerber
7,997,011 B2 * 8/2011 Smith eta!. ....................... 36/28
D559,510 S 112008 McClaskie
2004/0237343 A1 * 12/2004 Herman ............................ 36/28
D560,053 s 112008 McClaskie
2007/0266592 A1 * 1112007 Smith eta!. ....................... 36/28
2008/0010860 A1 * 112008 Gyr ................................... 36/89
D560,889 S 2/2008 Weisbly
2009/0113760 A1 * 5/2009 Dominguez .................... 36/102
D561,436 S 2/2008 St. Louis
201110016749 A1 * 112011 Callahan et a!. ................ 36/103
201110035963 A1 * 212011 Baker et al. . .................... 36/114
D573,333 s 7/2008 Petrie
201110192056 A1 * 8/2011 Geser eta!. ..................... 36/114
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D578,745 s
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D583,540 S
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D594,199 S
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USOOD650980S
c12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.: US D650,980 S
** Dec. 27, 2011
Raysse
(54) SHOE OUTSOLE AND PERIPHERY
(73) Assignee: Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II, Manhattan
Beach, CA (US)
(**) Term: 14 Years
(21) Appl. No.: 29/397,078
(22) Filed: Jul. 11, 2011
(51) LOC (9) Cl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02-04
(52) U.S. Cl. .......................................... D2/951; D2/954
D2/906, 908,916,918,925,946-962, 977;
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D343,045 s
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D424,792 S
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D432,294 S
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D432,761 s
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D441,175 s 5/2001 Ritter et al.
D466,682 S
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D479,034 S
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D483,929 S
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D511,618 S 1112005 McDowell et a!.
D512,818 S 12/2005 Mitani eta!.
D512,819 S 12/2005 Usuki eta!.
D514,286 S 2/2006 Kayano eta!.
D520,732 S 5/2006 Mitani eta!.
D527,878 S
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D540,014 S 4/2007 Turner eta!.
D573,334 S
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D579,639 S
D582,148 S
D583,540 S *
D583,541 S *
D595,937 S *
D596,383 S *
D597,295 S
D609,440 S *
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D620,240 S
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D623,386 S *
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D625,493 S
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2008/0010860 A1 *
201110035963 A1 *
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12/2008 McDowell
12/2008 Henderson ..................... D2/955
12/2008 Alfaro ............................ D2/957
7/2009 Morris ........................... D2/907
7/2009 Morris ........................... D2/907
8/2009 Duffy
2/2010 Morris ........................... D2/951
6/2010 Taestensen ..................... D2/955
7/2010 Akhidime
7/2010 Smith eta!. ....................... 36/28
8/2010 Akhidime
9/2010 Nelson ........................... D2/946
10/2010 Akhidime
10/2010 Akhidime
5/2011 Kelly .............................. 36/127
1112007 Smith eta!. ....................... 36/28
1/2008 Gyr ................................... 36/89
212011 Baker et al ...................... 36/114
(57) CLAIM
The ornamental design for a shoe outsole and periphery, as
shown and described.
DESCRIPTION
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shoe outsole and periphery in
accordance with my new design.
FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a front elevation view thereof.
claimed invention.
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shoe. The SKECHERS GO RUN

shoe, its sole bottom and its outsole

Sole Bottom Trade Dress

sole bottom trade dress is (1) the pattern

sole bottom and outsole periphery.

sole bottom trade dress

outsole periphery, combined with Skechers extensive advertising,

sole bottom trade dress and

outsole periphery trade dress acquiring distinctiveness among shoe buyers. In

sole bottom trade dress and the

outsole periphery trade dress is believed to emanate from a single source,

sole bottom trade

sole bottom trade dress and outsole

SOLE BOTTOM AND OUTSOLE PERIPHERY

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Outsole Periphery Trade Dress - Federal Unfair Competition

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outsole periphery trade dress.

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