Louboutin’s sole rights

THE European Union’s top court have defended French fashion designer Christian Louboutin’s claim to trademark red-soled high heel shoes.

The European Court of Justice ruled that Van Haren, a Dutch firm who sold similar shoes, had infringed the trademark.

The court said it didn’t matter that the Van Haren shoes were a different shape.

Louboutin said they “warmly welcome this judgment”.