You're imagining a pair of soft sheepskin boots that are, let's face it, kind of ugly (we're allowed to say that – apparently ...

But it turns out there's been a bitter trademark war waging over the boots in recent years, and a heavy blow has just been dealt to an Australian family-run Ugg boot manufacturer by California-based ...

Ugg Since 1974's owner said it was rebranding outside Australia as it was "extremely hard fight a lawsuit against a multibillion-dollar company." ...

It’s extremely hard to fight a lawsuit against a multi-billion dollar company, especially as a family-owned, Australian-made business.’ ...

UGG boots have been disputed for almost 10 years between Americans (Deckers) and Australians (Australian Leather). In order ...

Australian-owned brand UGG Since 1974 has announced it will change its name to “Since 74” for sales outside Australia and New Zealand. Source: www.unsplash.com There has been a long-running battle ...

And we also own the trademark here in Australia and New Zealand where the boots originated - where ugg boots originated. 'But the Deckers lawsuit has made it hard to share our story and our boots ...

The original maker of iconic Australian sheepskin boots, UGG Since 1974, is being sued by a massive US company and being forced to change its name amid a bitter lawsuit.

“Ugg boots have been around for a century. They were first made in World War I for pilots in their open cockpits,” said Australian Sheepskin Association (ASA) president Stephanie Morte ...

While courts in the United States have ruled “ugg” can be used by brands in Australia and New Zealand, where it has become a generic name for sheepskin boots, Deckers own the rights to use ugg ...

We also own the trademark in Australia and New Zealand, where the boots originated — where UGG boots originated,” Todd said. He explained the lawsuit from Deckers made it hard for the brand to ...

You probably have a pair of UGG boots in your closet. And just as likely, they're probably not the Australian-made shoes you think they are. Leather, fur-lined boots have a history that goes back ...