In ‘Dr. Martens’ Trade Dress Dispute, Defendant Permanently Enjoined

Mealey's (November 16, 2021, 12:52 PM EST) -- SAN FRANCISCO — Following a jury trial in August 2021, a federal judge in California issued a permanent injunction on Nov. 15 barring a defendant from designing and manufacturing boots that infringe upon the “Dr. Martens” trade dress, including boots with yellow stitching, a two-toned grooved sole edge, a tab on the back heel and other features....