Crocs Sues Five Below Over Juniors Charm Clog, Alleging Patent and Trademark Infringement
Crocs has filed a lawsuit against Five Below, alleging that the retail chain's "Juniors Charm Clog" infringes on Crocs' patents and trademarks by attempting to create and sell knockoff versions of its popular brand.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 16, 2026 —
Crocs has filed a lawsuit against Five Below, alleging that the retailer’s “Juniors Charm Clog” infringes on Crocs’ patents and trademarks. Crocs alleges that the product attempts to create and sell knockoff versions of its popular brand.
The available information does not identify when or where the lawsuit was filed, which specific patents or trademarks Crocs cites, or what remedy the company is seeking. It also does not provide details about Five Below’s response. Those points remain unclear from the information provided.
The dispute centers on Crocs’ claims about the Juniors Charm Clog and its relationship to Crocs’ intellectual property. The allegations are claims made by Crocs in a lawsuit; the information provided does not establish that a court has found infringement or that the companies have reached an agreement.
No additional details were provided about the design features at issue, the number of products involved, or whether the lawsuit seeks damages or changes to the product’s sale. The filing’s status and any next steps in the case were also not specified.
Five Below is identified in the summary as the retail chain accused of selling the item. No statement from the retailer was included. Without further information about the filing or the parties’ positions, the precise scope of the claims and the case’s procedural status cannot be determined.
Story summarized from the original created by Adam Rosen on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
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