Adidas sues White Fox over four-stripe clothing design in Australian court

Alleged trademark infringement claims

The sportswear giant argues that White Fox's parallel stripes are deceptively similar to its registered three-stripe logo. Lawyers for the defendant stated they intend to claim the stripes on their garments are merely decorative elements rather than trademarks.

Court proceedings and timeline

Adidas representatives told Justice Ian Jackman that the retailer refused repeated requests to stop selling these items since March. A trial lasting three to four days is expected to occur early next year after the formal defence was lodged.

Precedent and similar cases

Adidas noted it successfully sued another retailer in 2013 over shoes bearing a similar four-stripe pattern. The company holds its trademark for the three-stripe design in Australia since 1957.