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23 October 2026NewsPatentsSarah Speight
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Kizik throws down gauntlet in Skechers dispute after UPC’s mixed ruling

Despite a Munich court handing down an EU injunction affecting one of four Skechers styles, the ‘hands-free’ footwear brand claimed “a major victory”. Counsel for rival Kizik tells WIPR: “If this is Skechers’ definition of victory, we look forward to seeing more of their victories in the months ahead.”

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