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Article: American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Payless ShoeSource.
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- July 16, 2008
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Payless Must Include Disclaimer When Using AMERICAN EAGLE Footwear Mark to Eliminate Customer Confusion
PITTSBURGH -- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today announced that it has won a preliminary injunction against Payless ShoeSource, Inc. in a trademark infringement and unfair competition lawsuit arising out of Payless' use of the AMERICAN EAGLE mark for footwear and bags. The ruling requires Payless to adopt a clear disclaimer stating that AMERICAN EAGLE by Payless is not affiliated with AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS.
[AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS shoes and bags are available only at AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS stores and on its website www.ae.com.]