Victoria’s Secret sues Thomas Pink over ‘radical style drift’ in TM clash

The lingerie and apparel brand has filed a lawsuit against British luxury shirtmaker Thomas Pink, claiming that a new product line of women’s casualwear and athleticwear infringes its famous ‘Pink’ trademarks.

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Victoria’s Secret sues Thomas Pink over ‘radical style drift’ in TM clash

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