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both are available at the uggs web site... ahem. like most multinational american businesses, there is a sinister tale regarding this brand.

uggs australia is affiliated with american deckers outdoor corp., who last year, had trademarked the term "ugg." the australian sheepskin association inc., cried foul, claiming the americans are trying to seize the term "ugg" from its australian roots.

deckers say that they get first dibs on the word because they've marketed the term "ugg" for several years now. a.s.a.i. claim australians have always called sheepskin boots "ugg," so they can't steal what they already own.

"it's a bit like registering the term 'computer' as a trade mark," wrote australian blogger duncan:sayers.

don't say i didn't warn you about yet another biz drama. an old price check of the boots (scroll down to nov. 9, 2004):

American owned
Ugg Australia - made in China: $259.95

Australian owned
Aussie Sheep and Wool Products - made in China: $129.95
Emu Ridge - made in China: $120
Mortels - made in Australia: $100
Ugg Australia - made in Australia: $100
Skiniks - made in Australia: $95


i'd like a size 6, please.
  3/18/2005 05:45:00 PM
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