Can I Use Adidas on Etsy? (Trademark Guide 2026)
Quick Answer
Using this brand name on Etsy carries extreme risk and will almost certainly result in a takedown notice or account suspension. You should remove any references to this brand immediately and use the safe alternatives listed below.
Answer these questions about your listing to see your Adidas trademark risk level.
Does your listing title include Adidas name?
Are you using Adidas name in your tags?
Does your description mention Adidas?
Do your photos show logos or trademarked imagery?
Are you using phrases like "inspired by" or "style of"?
Do you reference specific characters or products?
Is your product fan art or derivative work?
Your listing appears to avoid major Adidas trademark issues.
Trademark Owner
Adidas AG
Enforcement Level
Aggressive
Files takedowns weekly, monitors actively
Search Volume
very high
Recent Enforcement Activity
Adidas won a major three-stripe lawsuit in 2025 and increased Etsy enforcement.
About Adidas's Trademark
Adidas owns the three-stripe logo and trademark, plus all related brand names. They actively pursue any use of three stripes in a similar context.
Etsy-Specific Notes
Adidas has aggressively litigated the three-stripe mark globally. Any three parallel stripes on athletic wear can be targeted. They've sued many companies over this.
Common Violations That Get Listings Removed
These are real examples of what gets Etsy sellers in trouble with Adidas:
- ✗Three stripe design
- ✗Adidas trefoil logo
- ✗Adidas wordmark
- ✗Yeezy references
- ✗Three-stripe athletic wear
Safe Alternatives to Use Instead
Use these terms in your listings to avoid Adidas trademark issues:
- ✓athletic stripes
- ✓sport stripe design