In a motion reported March 23, 2026, Deckers Outdoor argued that its efforts to protect intellectual property and reduce consumer confusion are pro-competitive and protected by the First Amendment—not sham infringement cases intended to block competitors and preserve a monopoly, as Quince alleges in its antitrust suit. The evidence does not report a ruling.
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By Gina Kim ( March 23, 2026, 5:47 PM EDT) -- Deckers Outdoor Corp. has argued its efforts to protect its intellectual property rights and reduce consumer confusion are pro-competitive behavior protected under the First Amendment, and not "sham" infringement cases to block competitors and maintain a monopoly, as Quince has alleged in its antitrust lawsuit....