On the first issue, the judge found that the Plaintiffs (Bata) had not provided enough proof that the design of the “TOUGHEES” school shoes was legally protected or exclusive to them.

Although trademarks are among the most visible forms of industrial property, the two are legally distinct — trademarks ...

recovery plan Bata alleged that in January 2017 they became aware that Umoja was manufacturing, distributing, and selling similar school shoes branded ‘Shupavu’, which embodied a design ...

From school days to starting new jobs, Bata shoes were the go-to choice ... s popularity lies in their approach to design. They focus on creating shoes that cater specifically to the needs ...

CCSA is organising a grand exhibition of shoe ... Shoe design competition. The winning shoe designs of students who took part in the competition will be showcased and felicitated at the Bata ...

Footwear giant Bata South Africa produces over 4 million of the country’s school shoes every year, including Toughees, South Africa’s most trusted school shoe for generations since 1954 ...