UGG, Teva Maker Files Suits Against Costco, Zoetop, Shein

Deckers Outdoor Cop. which manufactures UGG and Teva shoes, among others, filed two lawsuits accusing Costco Wholesale Corp., Zoetop Business Co., and Shein US Services LLC of infringement and unfair competition.

One complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California Monday, accuses Costco and 10 unnamed defendants of infringing Deckers’ trade dress under federal and California common law, of unfair competition under state and common law, and of patent infringement. The two shoes at issue are Deckers’ UGG Classic Ultra Mini and Costco’s Kirkland Signature Kid’s Shearling Ankle Boot.

The UGG Classic Ultra Mini, ...