**New Balance and Golden Goose in Legal Battle Over ‘Dad Shoes’**.
**Background**.
New Balance, an American sportswear company, and Golden Goose, an Italian luxury brand, are currently embroiled in a legal battle over the design of their popular ‘dad shoes’..
**The Dispute**.
New Balance alleges that Golden Goose’s ‘Superstar Sneakers’ infringe on the design of its own ‘990v3’ model. The company claims that Golden Goose intentionally copied the distinctive features of the 990v3, including the oversized silhouette, the use of mesh and suede materials, and the notched outsole..
**New Balance’s Claims**.
In its lawsuit, New Balance argues that Golden Goose’s Superstar Sneakers are .
