Leicestershire-based retail fashion giant Next is being sued by US motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson over claims that one of its t-shirt designs copies the Harley logo. Harley-Davidson says the t-shirt’s biker angel wings and flame symbols, which are accompanied by the motif “Rise and Roar”, has infringed its trademark. The “Black Fearless Stud Graphic Long Sleeve T-Shirt” in question is aimed at children from 3-16 years of age and is available to buy online from Next’s website.
According to a Financial Times report, Harley believes that the t-shirt “essentially replicates” the outline of its logo and the “graphic material and text… is commonly seen in the context of a motorcycle-based branding and more specifically the claimants’ branding”.