Hanes controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Keds sues Hanes over Champion trademark
Lawsuit filed
In 2021, Keds filed a lawsuit against Hanes in the United States. The dispute concerned licensing of the Champion trademark. The legal action centered on the licensing arrangements between the parties regarding the Champion brand. Keds brought the suit in a United States court, and the matter was reported as a trademark dispute over Champion licensing. No further details on the claims, the parties' positions, or the outcome were provided in the source.
Keds sued Hanes in the United States in a dispute over licensing of the Champion trademark.
Source excerpt
Shoe company Keds has sued competitor Hanes in the latest development in a bitter dispute over the licensing of the ‘Champion’ trademark in the US.
2010
Termination of Charlie Sheen endorsement
Hanesbrands ended advertising featuring Charlie Sheen after domestic-violence charges were filed against the actor. The matter concerned the endorsement relationship and the brand's decision to discontinue the campaign.