Three Stripes and You’re Out in Adidas-Skechers Sneaker Trademark Row

By Robert E. Freeman, of Proskauer   Since at least 2004, Adidas has proclaimed “Impossible is nothing ,” and has showcased various athletes’ determination in overcoming adversity to achieve excellence. Sprint forward to February 2016: impossible apparently was not a barrier for Adidas America, Inc. (“Adidas”), as Adidas convinced an Oregon district court to issue not one, but three preliminary injunctions in a trademark dispute against another footwear company Skechers USA, Inc.