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What makes a copyrightable stripe? Looks like Vans<\/strong><\/a> and Primark<\/strong> are going to find out as the footwear giant sues Primark over what it considers “identical knockoffs” according to story on Cosmopolitan.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n A lawsuit alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition and false advertising was filed in New York last month. . . The two designs in dispute are the Vans Old Skool sneaker, featuring the iconic side stripe, and the Vans Sk8-Hi sneaker, a lace-up high top also with the classic stripe. The court documents state that Primark’s use of a side stripe on its trainers is confusing to the consumer. . . “The Side Stripe Trademark\u2019s prominent placement and often-contrasted colour make Vans\u2019 shoes immediately recognisable to consumers even at far-off distances,\u201d say the documents.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n When you compare this to all the skate brands that have boosted Vans designs over the years, it looks pretty mudane, but they have to protect their IP.<\/p>\n\n