Adidas: EU court rules against three stripes trademark

In a World Cup brimming with upsets, Nike looks on track to defeat archrival Adidas in the closely watched jersey sponsorship battle.

Kasper Rorsted, chief executive officer at Adidas, discusses his guidance for full-year results, when we can see a return to growth in Western Europe, what will drive that return to growth, his strategy for Brexit, competition, how the trade tensions between the U.S. and China are impacting his business, his strategy for China and the company's e-commerce targets.

Kasper Rorsted, chief executive officer at Adidas AG, discusses global demand for sporting goods and apparel, the impact of digital on his industry and why the company would like to collaborate with French soccer player Kylian Mbappe.

Kasper Rorsted, chief executive officer at Adidas, discusses the company’s warning of slower sales growth, his outlook for 2019, growth in Europe, the trends he’s seeing, his relationship with Kanye West, the Reebok line and how he’s preparing for Brexit.

Tennis star Naomi Osaka signed an endorsement deal with Nike Inc., switching from the U.S. sports brand’s biggest rival, Adidas AG.

Kasper Rorsted, chief executive officer of Adidas AG, Adidas reported earnings that beat estimates as sales boomed in China and online revenue gained.

According to 'E! News,' Kardashian filed a trademark application for "Psalm West" days after their baby arrived via surrogate on May 9. The filing covers any potential business moves, including media, clothing, baby products and more. Kardashian revealed the birth of their fourth child on Twitter one day after he arrived. His name and first picture were revealed on May 17 via Twitter.

The German company will not be allowed to trademark three stripes next to each other, Europe's second-highest court has ruled. The court called it "an ordinary figurative mark."

Beyoncé Says Blue Ivy Is a 'Cultural Icon' in Trademark Battle The 'Lion King' star has been fighting wedding planner Wendy Morales over the trademark for "Blue Ivy." In new court documents obtained by The Blast, Beyoncé lists her daughter, Blue, as a "cultural icon." Beyoncé, via court documents Beyoncé, via court documents She claimed it is just a "small business, with just three regional offices and a handful of employees" and slammed their online presence.

Big retailers in Germany say they plan to stop paying rent for stores that were told to close in order to slow the pandemic. Adidas is leading the charge, along with shoe chain Deichmann and Swedish clothing giant H&M.

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The German sports giant is seeking to unload its US subsidiary as part of a new five-year turnaround plan. The company said that the two brands would be able to "better realize their growth potential" independently.