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April 22, 2026
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Rejections: Intellectual property on sneakers

  • April 22, 2026
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Hi 

Had a video rejection on intellectual property.  The video had a close up of a pair of cheap sneakers that have no logo or trademark.

When I queried it the Adobe response was: They look like Converse sneakers.

They are not Converse sneakers though, I’m very confused that things are getting rejected because they could be be a well known brand.  

Other videos with the same sneakers accepted.  

Any suggestions?

 

Many thanks

Angela

 

 

      Correct answer Nancy OShea

      The shape of an item can also be IP protected - think Apple iPhones and VW Beetles…

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      Also, Crocs, Peeps, PEZ candy, Fender guitars, Hershey’s Kisses, Coca-Cola bottles, LEGO bricks, Christian Louboutin (red soled) shoes, Weber BBQ grills…

       

      IP Guidelines

      https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/ip-guidelines.html

       

      Hope that helps.

       

      3 replies

      angelaa93195398
      angelaa93195398Author
      Known Participant
      April 23, 2026

      Hi Nancy

       

      Thanks, but my point was there was no logo, trademark or even a shape on the sneakers. All clips accepted by other agencies. 

      Angela

      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      April 22, 2026

      The shape of an item can also be IP protected - think Apple iPhones and VW Beetles…

      ==============

      Also, Crocs, Peeps, PEZ candy, Fender guitars, Hershey’s Kisses, Coca-Cola bottles, LEGO bricks, Christian Louboutin (red soled) shoes, Weber BBQ grills…

       

      IP Guidelines

      https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/ip-guidelines.html

       

      Hope that helps.

       

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
        Jill_C
        Community Expert
        Jill_CCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        April 22, 2026

        Adobe Moderators often err on the side of caution when it comes to IP decisions. Unfortunately there’s nothing you can do to dispute their findings,

        Jill C., Forum Volunteer
        angelaa93195398
        angelaa93195398Author
        Known Participant
        April 22, 2026

        Thanks Gill - I thought the rules were pretty clear on this one  logos, trademarks visible - rejected.  Gonna be interesting if we get rejections because things look like other things.  

         

        I’ve disputed it again anyway.

        Thanks for your post - thought I was going crazy.

          Jill_C
          Community Expert
          Jill_CCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          April 22, 2026

          The shape of an item can also be IP protected - think Apple iPhones and VW Beetles…

          Jill C., Forum Volunteer
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