Design Patent Infringement Cases

Explore 3 court opinions on Design Patent Infringement. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Recent Design Patent Infringement Opinions (3)

Crocs, Inc. v. Itc

CAFC Affirms ITC: Jibbitz Charms Don't Infringe Crocs Design Patents

cafc · 2026-01-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Crocs, Inc. v. Itc, decided by Federal Circuit on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether certain "Jibbitz" charms, used to decorate Crocs shoes, infrin...

Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. v. Fortress Iron, Lp

CAFC: No trademark infringement for 'Fortress' fence components

cafc · 2025-10-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. v. Fortress Iron, Lp, decided by Federal Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether Fortress Iron's "Fortress" trademark ...

Fmc Corporation v. Sharda USA, LLC

CAFC: FMC logo not infringed by Sharda's similar mark on ag chemicals

cafc · 2025-08-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Fmc Corporation v. Sharda USA, LLC, decided by Federal Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Federal Circuit affirmed the district court's decision, holding that FMC Corp...

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