Adidas retracts opposition to Black Lives Matter's three-stripe design

The German sportswear company had challenged the campaign group’s bid to trademark its logo, saying the design was too similar to its own.

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National story. 18 articles from 17 sources. 14 are on the bar; 3 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Mar 29, 2023.

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Black EnterpriseLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Adidas says Black Lives Matter Design Violates Three-Stripe Trademark

NBC NewsLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Adidas retracts opposition to Black Lives Matter's three-stripe design

InsiderLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Black Lives Matter dodges Adidas legal battle, but other brands using striped logos remain targets

New York TimesLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Adidas Withdraws Opposition to Black Lives Matter Trademark

CNNLean Left· Mar 29, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Adidas does rapid U-turn in Black Lives Matter logo dispute

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KOB 4Center· Mar 29, 2023· ran in 3 outlets

Adidas withdraws opposition to BLM trademark application

KTVZ BendCenter· Mar 29, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Adidas does rapid U-turn in Black Lives Matter logo dispute

Wall Street JournalCenter· Mar 29, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Adidas to Drop Opposition to Black Lives Matter’s Three-Stripe Logo

CBS NewsCenter· Mar 29, 2023

Adidas won't challenge Black Lives Matter over three-stripes trademark

ForbesCenter· Mar 29, 2023

Adidas Won’t Oppose Black Lives Matter ‘Three-Stripes’ Logo Design After All

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New York PostLean Right· Mar 29, 2023

Adidas retracts opposition to Black Lives Matter three-stripe design

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MyNorthwestLean Right· Mar 29, 2023

Adidas withdraws opposition to BLM trademark application

Washington TimesLean Right· Mar 29, 2023

Adidas withdraws opposition to BLM trademark application

FOX BusinessLean Right· Mar 29, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Adidas to drop opposition to Black Lives Matter’s three-stripe logo

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The GuardianLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Adidas backtracks on opposition to Black Lives Matter trademark request

Al JazeeraLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Adidas to withdraw trademark complaint against Black Lives Matter

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Adidas to withdraw complaint over Black Lives Matter logo – DW

The GuardianLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Adidas asks US to bar Black Lives Matter from using three stripes in trademark

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