Levi Strauss ends lawsuit against Italy's Brunello Cucinelli over trademarked tab
California,Italy,San Francisco,Oakland,Clothing,Culture,Reuters
May 7 (Reuters) - Levi Strauss (LEVI.N) has ended its lawsuit accusing the Italian luxury fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli (BCU.MI) of infringing its familiar, trademarked rectangular pocket tab. Levi notified a federal judge in Oakland, California on Tuesday that it was dismissing the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again. Settlement talks began shortly after Levi sued in January. Neither Levi nor its lawyers immediately responded to requests for comment. A Brunello Cucinelli spokeswoman had no immediate comment. Levi accused Brunello Cucinelli of selling clothing that contained "nearly...
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