Crocs, the popular brand known for its distinctive, holey clogs, has filed a lawsuit against discount retailer Five Below, claiming that the company's products infringe on Crocs’ trademarks and patents. According to legal reports, Crocs alleges that Five Below’s Juniors Charm Clogs and related decorative charms copy key features of Crocs’ Classic Clog, including the pattern of holes, the trapezoid-shaped openings, and the textured band. Additionally, Crocs claims that Five Below’s Novelty Shoe Purse mimics the look of its Classic Clog and a similar charm, including their perforated fronts and boxy shape. Jibbitz, a company linked to Crocs, has also entered the lawsuit, alleging that Five Below’s decorative charms violate three patents related to how charms are attached to shoes and other wearable items. The company claims that Five Below infringed on these patents by selling the charms with molded shoes and promoting them together online. According to The Fashion Law, Crocs sent a demand letter to Five Below on March 4, warning them of the alleged infringement. Despite reportedly receiving the letter twice, Five Below continued selling the disputed products through at least June, according to Crocs. This is not the first time Five Below has faced legal challenges over its products. Last year, the manufacturer of Stanley tumblers sued the retailer over an alleged knockoff product, and other companies, such as Supergoop sunscreen, have also raised intellectual property concerns regarding items sold by Five Below. Meanwhile, Crocs is a major player in the footwear market, selling around 150 million pairs of shoes annually and generating over $4 billion in sales. The legal battle comes as Five Below reports strong financial performance, with net sales up more than 27 percent compared to the same period last year and net income exceeding $344 million. Founded in 2002 in Wayne, Pennsylvania, Five Below has expanded to over 2,000 stores across 46 states. The company moved its headquarters to Philadelphia in 2018. The lawsuit seeks a court order to stop the sale of the disputed products, along with damages, attorney fees, and the destruction of the allegedly infringing inventory. Crocs and Jibbitz also requested a jury trial to resolve the case.