Designer Thom Browne bests Adidas in court battle of stripes

A smiling fashion designer Thom Browne emerged from a New York courthouse Thursday victorious over sportswear giant Adidas in a grand battle over signature stripes. Browne told that he hopes the preservation of his striped designs on luxury athletic clothing and accessories inspires others whose work is challenged by larger clothing producers.

Adidas indicated in a statement that their fight might go on. Adidas sued Browne in June 2021, saying his "Four-Bar Signature" - along with other products featuring parallel stripes on active wear including T-shirts, sweatpants and hoodies - infringed on its own well-known trademark.