Balenciaga drags Steve Madden to court

Balenciaga has filed a lawsuit against Steve Madden alleging that they “knocked-off” there Motorcycle bag ($800). They are seeking legal injunction as well as monetary damages.  The bag in question is Steve Maddens 'Btalia' bag which is currently for sale at Macy's and Nordstrom, retails for $88.   According to Court papers: ‘The Defendant’s wholesale copying of Balenciaga’s designs is likely to deceive consumers into believing that the infringing [handbag] is associated with or authorized by Balenciaga when it is, in fact, not.’
Really?  I have seen so many other big names knock off this bag why go after Steve Madden?  I don't even think the bag is an exact knock off what do y’all think?  Think they would loose….
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Steve Maddens 'Btalia' bag
                                             

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