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Umbro owner Iconix loses appeal in trademark case against Dream Pairs

Iconix, the parent company of sportswear brand Umbro, has lost an appeal in a legal dispute over trademarks against footwear manufacturer Dream Pairs. The UK Supreme Court has allowed the appeal filed by Dream Pairs, which had challenged an initial ruling over logo design. The case comes in regards to two registered trademarks held by Iconix for...

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Iconix to roll out brands in GCC region via BFL Group deal

London-based Iconix International has announced a new direct-to-retail (DTR) agreement with off-price retailer Brands for Less (BFL) Group to roll out a number of labels in its portfolio to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The deal, which also extends into Lebanon and Malta, includes the brands Rocawear, Ocean Pacific, London Fog,...

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Iconix International snaps up majority stake in Hoodrich

Brand management company Iconix International has announced the acquisition of British streetwear brand Hoodrich, which is looking to bolster its global expansion plans through close partnerships. As part of the deal, brand founder Jay Williams will continue on as a minority shareholder, while business operations are to be assumed by Batra Group...

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Iconix to go private in Lancer Capital deal

Iconix, the owner of brands including Lee Cooper and Umbro, has announced the company will soon be acquired by Iconix Acquisition Corp, an affiliate of Lancer Capital. The deal was an all-cash transaction, which valued Iconix at around 585 million dollars, including net debt. Bob Galvin, Iconix CEO said in a statement: “After a thorough and...