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Christian Louboutin's red sole trademark could be invalid
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Louboutin's red sole: a valid trademark after all? — Hoogenraad & Haak
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Christian Louboutin wins EU legal battle to trademark red-soled
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Switzerland: No trademark protections for red sole position
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Can Christian Louboutin Trademark Red Soles? An E.U. Court Says No
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Christian Louboutin wins ECJ ruling over red-soled shoes
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