Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A. v. Haute Diggity Dog, LLC

Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A. v. Haute Diggity Dog, LLC was a legal case where Louis Vuitton, a luxury brand known for its handbags, sued Haute Diggity Dog for making dog toys that resembled Louis Vuitton’s designs. The court ruled that Haute Diggity Dog’s products were protected under the fair use doctrine because they were parody and comment on luxury brands. The case highlights how courts balance protecting trademarks with the right to create humorous or satirical products. Ultimately, the court decided that the parody was not likely to confuse consumers and was legitimate expressive conduct.