Crocs settles trademark dispute with Australia’s Mosaic

U.S. footwear brand Crocs Inc. said it has settled a trademark infringement lawsuit with Australia’s Mosaic Brands, which accused the retailer of selling a product that it said was “deceptively similar” to Crocs’ Classic Clog.

Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

Crocs initially filed a case against Mosaic Brands in 2021. In the Federal Court of Australia, Crocs argued that its Classic Clog silhouette was protected by trademark registrations in more than 30 countries, including Australia.

Mosaic has now agreed to stop making and selling certain molded shoe products and similar styles before year’s end. Both parties agreed to the terms of the settlement without admissions.

“We are pleased that we were able to resolve this dispute amicably, avoiding the need for further expenditure of time and resources by either party on this litigation,” both companies said in a statement.

Crocs is known for protecting its trademarked clogs.

In 2022, the firm settled its trademark infringement lawsuit against U.S. retail giant Walmart after the company filed lawsuits against 21 companies in July 2021, which alleged infringement on its trademarks. 

In June 2021, Crocs filed a complaint to the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) requesting an investigation into the unlawful import and sale of allegedly infringing footwear.