'An Australian icon': Bootmaker seeks support to overturn loss of Ugg boot name to US company

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Australian ugg boot-maker Eddie Oygur is appealing for support from politicians and the public to launch an appeal in the US courts against California-based Deckers Outdoor.

in the 1970s by surfer Shane Stedman, who began selling them among competitive surfers keen to keep their feet warm in between jumping in and out of the cold surf.Mr Oygur said he also faces legal bills in excess of a million dollars. 'An Australian icon'

Mr Oygur unsuccessfully argued that"ugg" is a generic term originating in Australia from the 1960s surfing community.Australian lawyer and former senator Nick Xenophon said the Australian government should support Mr Oygur in any efforts to appeal the US court decision.

"If the French can protect ‘Champagne’, the Portuguese ‘Port’, the Spanish ‘Sherry’ and the Greeks ‘Feta’, then surely Australia can protect the word ‘Ugg’."Australian Leather loses ugg boot legal fight against US giant

 

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Why didn’t he apply basic marketing and registered the brand name?

If it was illegal its over rover😯 If not appeal😄

American Indians say UGG. it is in all of the 1950s westerns.

I agree F&*k the yanks.

Ugg boots are Australian not the property of American corporate bullies! Please help this man and common sense prevail!

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