New photo Vans is suing Primark for its dupes of two of its trainers in the US

Vans is suing Primark for selling 'copies' of two of its iconic trainers in the US - months after the footwear brand asked the budget retailer to stop selling the shoes in the UK.

The label and its parent company VF Corporation, has filed a lawsuit in New York alleging copyright infringement, unfair competition and false advertising.

Vans claim the budget-friendly chain has been selling 'intentional knock-offs' of its £55 Old Skool trainers, and £65 Sk8-Hi sneakers, in the UK since the summer of 2017. 

After discovering the lookalikes, which retailed for £8 and £12 respectively, the company asked them to stop.

Vans is suing Primark for copying two of its iconic trainers (pictured: Old Skool trainers, one of the sneakers allegedly copied) in the US

Court documents filed in New York allege Primark's dupe (pictured), which retails for £8, is an 'intentional knock-off'

VF Corporation understood that the matter had been settled in January last year - until it spotted the same dupes being sold in US stores.

Court documents filed at New York Eastern District Court claim the copycat shoes feature an imitation of Vans' trademark side stripe, used since the 1970s.

The documents said: 'The Side Stripe Trademark's prominent placement and often-contrasted colour make Vans' shoes immediately recognisable to consumers even at far-off distances.'

Vans allege Primark's version have 'have been designed to confuse the purchasing public'. 

The company has also accused the budget retailer of copying its £65 Sk8-Hi sneakers (left) with its skater high tops (right). Vans have claimed the name is a 'blatant attempt to suggest a connection with Vans' products'

Other similarities detailed in the lawsuit include Primark's names for its dupes - 'skater low tops' and 'skater high tops'.

It says: 'Primark has even gone so far as to name its infringing products the "Skater low tops" and "Skater high tops" in a blatant attempt to suggest a connection with Vans' products that bear the Vans trademarks and trade dress, including the Vans' Old Skool Shoe and Sk8-Hi Shoe.' 

A representative for Primark told WWD it objects to Vans' allegations, and that it intends to 'defend our position'. 

VF Corporation and Primark have been contacted for comment

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