Issue No. 054 · Story 01 · September 16, 2026

Victoria's Secret Sues Thomas Pink Over Women's Apparel

Victoria's Secret filed an Ohio federal trademark lawsuit against British luxury shirtmaker Thomas Pink over a new line of women's casualwear and athleticwear.

§The complaint was filed September 11 in the Southern District of Ohio.
§Victoria's Secret alleges that Thomas Pink's expansion into women's apparel infringes its PINK trademarks.
§The dispute places the parties' fashion brands in overlapping product categories despite their history of trademark conflict in other markets.
§The case seeks federal review of whether Thomas Pink's expanded use creates actionable consumer confusion in the United States.

THE TAKEAWAY

Brand expansion can turn coexistence into direct competition. This issue follows a fashion trademark complaint over adjacent product lines, a celebrity fee motion after dismissal, a music distribution case involving allegedly infringing recordings, and a gaming dispute over digital locks.

Source: Justia

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