Deckers, Costco Agree to Dismiss UGG Trademark and Patent Suit

Deckers Outdoor Corp, which owns and markets UGG-branded shoes, agreed to dismiss its trade dress and design patent lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corp.

Judge George H. Wu of the US District Court for the Central District of California ordered the case to be dismissed Monday, with both sides bearing their own fees and costs. The order followed a Sept. 6 stipulation from Deckers and Costco agreeing to dismiss the case.

Deckers sued Costco in November 2023, accusing the retailer of infringing its trade dress and a design patent associated with the UGG Classic Ultra Mini by selling Kirkland Signature Kid’s ...