Deckers must ensure proper service under Hague Convention for Chinese defendants in future cases to avoid similar vacatur. The ruling does not alter the company's financial outlook or trademark enforcement strategy.
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Executive Summary
The court vacated a default judgment against defendant KIDMI in Deckers' Schedule A counterfeiting case due to improper service under the Hague Convention, following Seventh Circuit precedent. The ruling is a procedural setback for Deckers but has no material financial impact given the immateriality of the individual defendant and the absence of damages or injunctive relief.
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Key Facts
- Court vacated default judgment against KIDMI for improper email service, citing lack of due diligence to verify KIDMI's address.
- Seventh Circuit's Kangol decision (May 2026) held that Hague Convention's service methods are exclusive and email service is prohibited in China.
- No damages awarded; ruling is procedural and does not affect Deckers' overall trademark enforcement campaign.
Financial Impact
No financial impact — procedural ruling vacating default judgment against one Chinese defendant; no damages awarded.
Risk Factors
- Future default judgments in similar Schedule A cases may be challenged if service does not comply with Hague Convention requirements.
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