The haberdasher’s reading of the 1980 trademark settlement between the two companies agreement asserts that the intent of the deal was that Brooks Sports could only use the “Brooks” name alone in connection with athletic footwear whereas Brooks Brothers had the right to use the word “Brooks” alone for all other clothing, apparel and many other items including sporting goods. That is the thrust of its counterclaim after Brooks Sports filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction against Brooks Brothers’ move into more athletic apparel and footwear.

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