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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2020

    OVO sues Bellroy over owl logo

    Lawsuit filed

    October's Very Own (OVO) filed a lawsuit against Bellroy, alleging that Bellroy changed its owl logo to resemble OVO's and that its footwear products benefit from the resemblance. OVO is seeking an injunction against Bellroy and Clae and a share of profits from the collaboration.

    Source excerpt

    • OVO is asking for an injunction to stop Bellroy and Clae from selling anything that looks similar to their owl.
    • OVO has filed a law suit against Bellroy, claiming that the company's recent move into footwear means its products benefit from resembling OVO's.
  2. 2020

    OVO sues Bellroy and Clae over owl logo

    Lawsuit filed

    OVO sued Bellroy and Clae, alleging that they collaborated on merchandise featuring a bird resembling OVO's owl logo and seeking an injunction, profits, and damages. The allegations are not established as findings.

    Source excerpt

    • TMZ reports OVO is suing Australian-based Bellroy and L.A.-based Clae, claiming those merchandise companies got together to create a shoe that features an owl, which looks closely like OVO's mascot.
    • OVO is suing for trademark infringement and is asking for an injunction to stop Bellroy and Clae from using the owl and they want profits its made so far and damages.
    • It's suing for trademark infringement and is asking for an injunction to stop Bellroy and Clae from jacking its owl -- plus any profits it's made so far and damages.