SKECHERS USA, Inc. Sues Sears Holding Company for Infringing on its Shape-ups by SKECHERS

SKECHERS USA SKX today announced that it filed a lawsuit against Sears Holding Corporation SHLD for selling footwear that infringes on SKECHERS' popular Shape-ups by SKECHERS, Twinkle Toes by SKECHERS and SKECHERS Z-Strap product lines.

The suit, filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, seeks compensatory and punitive damages as well as injunctive relief for infringing on SKECHERS' patents, trademark, and trade dress rights, for dilution and for unfair competition. The suit states that Sears Holding Corporation is selling the infringing products at Sears and KMart's retail stores and websites under the TheraShoe, Melrose Avenue, Paris Blues and Athletech labels.