There has been a dispute between some manufacturers of ugg boots as to whether "ugg" is a protected trademark, or a generic term and thus ineligible for trademark protection. In Australia and New Zealand, where the term is considered generic, more than 70 registered trade marks include the term UGG in various logos and designs.
by Lindsay Law Sheepskin boots have been a growing fashion trend since the early 2000s; however, they have been around for a lot longer than that. Sheepskin boots were worn for centuries before today's modern trend.
By Anna Berrill PUBLISHED: 08:27 EST, 9 November 2012 | UPDATED: 03:01 EST, 13 November 2012 They were once the height of fashion worn by fashionistas from Kate Moss to Stella McCartney. But it seems we've now fallen out of love with the comfy Ugg boot, as sales of the shoes have plummeted this year.
As copycat 'Ugg' boots flood the market, Femail tests 10 pairs to see where the fur really comes from - with shocking results By Charlotte Kemp UPDATED: 03:05 EST, 10 November 2011 Four weeks ago I ordered a pair of black UGG boots on the internet.
