Alexander McQueen · Legal & Risk
Historical Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
HistoricalLast updated: 27 October 2010
Retail Brands summary
Alexander McQueen was historically sued by a motorcycle gang in 2010 over alleged trademark infringement related to a 'KNCKLE DUSTER' ring.
Key facts
- Brand
- Alexander McQueen
- Signal category
- Legal & Risk
- Current status
- Historical
- Importance
- Low
- Scope
- Global
- Sources
- 1 (Interview Magazine)
- Last updated
- 27 October 2010
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