Crocs, Inc. and Mosaic Brands Limited have come to an agreement regarding their ongoing legal dispute over shoe designs. The settlement concludes a case that was brought before the Federal Court of Australia, where Crocs accused Mosaic of violating its intellectual property rights by selling certain molded foam shoes.
The controversy began in late 2021 when Crocs, known worldwide for its Classic Clog, which is trademarked in over 30 countries and sold in more than 85, discovered that Mosaic was selling footwear with a similar design. In response, Crocs filed a lawsuit to protect its design rights.
The terms of the settlement remain confidential, but it has been confirmed that Mosaic will stop producing and selling the disputed shoe styles by the end of this year. The resolution was reached without any admissions of liability from either party.
In a joint statement, the companies expressed satisfaction with the outcome: “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.”
This settlement allows both companies to move forward without the ongoing burden of legal proceedings.