By Jonathan Stempel
(Reuters) -Levi Strauss has settled a lawsuit accusing Italian luxury fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli of violating its trademark rectangular pocket tab.
The settlement was confirmed by Levi after the company told a federal judge in Oakland, California, on Tuesday that it was dismissing the case with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be refiled.
Levi accused Brunello Cucinelli of selling clothes containing “nearly identical” copies of the tab, which the denim and other clothing retailer trademarked in 1938, and provided 14 photos illustrating the alleged infringement.
Settlement talks began shortly after Levi filed suit in January. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Levi brands also include Dockers and Beyond Yoga.
A spokeswoman for Brunello Cucinelli had no immediate comment.
Levi, based in San Francisco, has filed several lawsuits in recent years to protect its accounts. He said the sale of infringing products would confuse consumers and cause irreparable damage to the company’s goodwill.
Levi also has similar lawsuits against it Kering Yves Saint Laurent from (EPA:) and Kenzo from LVMH.
The thing is Levi Strauss & Co (NYSE:) v Brunello Cucinelli USA Inc et al, US District Court, Northern District of California, No. 24-00399.