The internet clothing shop Rip n Dip faces backlash from the well-known fashion brand Levi Strauss with regard to their ÂTab Device. Levis are complaining of trademark infringement and on Friday 28th September a claim was filed at the US District Court for the Northern District of California.Â
The popular clothing brand has a number of registered trademarks that can frequently be found on the brands clothing. This includes the alleged infringed mark the ÂTab Device mark. This has been used by the company since 1936. The device itself is created by a textile marker or a similar material that is sew into a particular seem on the item of clothing. He ÂTab itself is recognised around the world and according to the claimants the ÂTab represents the Âauthentic, high quality LeviÂs garments. Â
Levi Strauss are claiming that Rip N Dip, based in California has sold, promoted and manufactured clothing items that directly infringe the clothing brandÂs trademarks. Rip n Dip have specifically been accused of Âmanufacturing, sourcing, marketing and/or selling shirts and trousers bearing unauthorised pocket ÂTab devicesÂ.ÂÂ
It is claimed that this is likely to confuse consumers into believing there is a relationship between the two clothing brands or that the products are sourc4ed from Levi. Â
The claim explains that Levi Strauss contacted Rip N Dip in July 2018 informing the online retailer of its allegedly infringing activity in writing. Following this Rip N Dip has avoided follow-up phone calls, according to Levi Strauss.Â
ÂRip N DipÂs actions have caused and will cause Levi Strauss irreparable harm for which money damages and other remedies are inadequate, said Levi Strauss, who are asking for an injunction and damages.Â