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Louboutin wins another red sole trademark case

Published: August 22, 2023

Christian Louboutin, the French footwear brand, has won another case to establish its red sole as a trademark, this time in a court in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read More...

Louboutin files new lawsuit around red sole trademark

Published: May 12, 2023

Christian Louboutin has filed a new trademark lawsuit against Vinci Leather for infringing on its iconic red sole and other aspects. Read More...

Podcast: Education and employability in the global leather industry

Published: March 8, 2023

ILM Content Director Martin Ricker is joined by Vicki Dean, Head of the ICLT, along with two former leather students, Jenny Horsey and Anna Melegh, to discuss modern leather industry education and how it provides exciting career opportunities for young people. Read More...

Christian Louboutin wins lawsuit in China

Published: September 15, 2022

Christian Louboutin has won a lawsuit over intellectual property of its red sole trademark in a Chinese court.

Agnelli family acquires 24% stake in Christian Louboutin

Published: March 9, 2021

Exor, the holding company owned by Italian business dynasty Agnelli, which founded Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (FIAT), has invested €541 million in the French luxury footwear brand, acquiring a 24% stake.

Christian Louboutin awarded for contribution to fashion sector

Published: September 3, 2019

The French luxury footwear designer is to be awarded by The Couture Council of The Museum at FIT in New York on September 4.

Louboutin wins red sole lawsuit in Europe

Published: June 14, 2018

High-end French footwear designer, Christian Louboutin, has won a five year-long lawsuit against Dutch company Van Haren, which also produced shoes with a red sole; considered as a distinctive feature of the Louboutin fashion label.

Louboutin could lose red sole trademark

Published: February 12, 2018

French luxury footwear designer, Christian Louboutin, could lose its legal battle to protect his iconic red sole as a trademark.

Louboutin loses red protection in Swiss lawsuit

Published: May 23, 2016

French luxury footwear and fashion designer, Christian Louboutin, has lost the exclusive rights over its distinctive red sole in Switzerland.