Australian brand forced to drop ‘Ugg’ from name after trademark battle with US competitor
PUBLISHED January 15, 2025 Australian sheepskin boot brand UGG Since 1974 has revealed plans for a major international rebranding following a long-running legal battle with US-based Deckers Outdoor Corporation. UGG Originals The heart of the conflict lies in the word “ugg”, which Australians and New Zealanders have long used as a general term for sheepskin boots. However, Deckers owns a trademark for the term in more than 130 countries, triggering significant legal hurdles for the Australian manufacturer outside its home turf. A battle spanning nearly a decade The nearly ten-year-old trademark dispute highlights how difficult international trademark laws can be



