LITTLE TACKERS Trade Dress

What Is Trade Dress — And Why It Matters for LITTLE TACKERS

Great denim has always been defined by its details. The stitching, the pockets, the leather patch and the small design elements that make a garment instantly recognisable.

For LITTLE TACKERS by GREEN TAB, these details form the foundation of a distinctive children's denim identity.

Trade dress refers to the visual characteristics of a product that distinguish its commercial origin. When those characteristics are distinctive and recognised by consumers, they may qualify for legal protection.

LITTLE TACKERS brings together traditional denim craftsmanship, contemporary materials technology and a carefully developed collection of visual design elements.

The result is a children's denim range with its own identity, built upon the design heritage and innovation of the GREEN TAB Materials Portfolio.

Behind the Design: The LITTLE TACKERS Signature

The LITTLE TACKERS collection has been developed around four defining design elements.

1. The GREEN TAB

At the centre of the LITTLE TACKERS identity is the distinctive GREEN TAB.

The tab identifies garments incorporating GREEN TAB performance materials technology and connects the children's collection with the broader GREEN TAB portfolio.

On LITTLE TACKERS denim jeans and bib overalls, the GREEN TAB is positioned horizontally within the upper seam of the designated rear pocket.

The tab is sewn into the seam, remaining flush with the garment rather than projecting beyond its edge.

This placement is deliberate, providing a consistent and recognisable design feature.

2. The Three-Peak Mountain Arcuate

The distinctive three-peak mountain stitching motif is a signature design element of the GREEN TAB apparel portfolio.

Inspired by mountain landscapes and the enduring tradition of denim craftsmanship, the arcuate creates an identifiable visual signature.

For LITTLE TACKERS, the mountain arcuate appears on the same rear pocket as the STORM GREEN TAB.

Its geometry, proportions and placement maintain continuity with the existing registered GREEN TAB pocket-stitching design.

This approach establishes a consistent design language across the LITTLE TACKERS and High Country collections.

3. The LITTLE TACKERS Leather Patch

The LITTLE TACKERS leather patch introduces a separate identity for the children's collection.

Inspired by traditional denim heritage labels, the patch features the LITTLE TACKERS name and associated brand wording.

The design combines straightforward typography with the familiar appearance of classic denim leather patches.

It is intended to provide a recognisable brand identifier without compromising the traditional character of the garment.

4. Consistent Placement Across the Collection

Consistency is fundamental to the LITTLE TACKERS trade dress strategy.

Across denim jeans and bib overalls, the principal design conventions are:

• The GREEN TAB is sewn horizontally into the upper seam of the designated rear pocket.

• The three-peak mountain arcuate appears on the same rear pocket as the tab.

• The tab remains integrated within the seam rather than projecting beyond the pocket.

• The LITTLE TACKERS leather patch provides a separate brand identification element.

These conventions establish a recognisable visual identity across different garments, sizes and product variations.

Heritage Design Meets Materials Innovation

LITTLE TACKERS is designed to combine the familiar qualities of traditional denim with the performance advantages of contemporary textile technology.

Through the GREEN TAB Materials Portfolio, the collection may incorporate technologies including STORM, TOUGH and STRETCH, according to the specifications of individual garments.

These technologies support the development of practical, comfortable and durable children's clothing.

The design philosophy is straightforward: retain the character of traditional denim while introducing materials innovations appropriate for everyday wear.

Public Notice: LITTLE TACKERS Trade Dress and Brand Protection

This announcement constitutes public notice of the distinctive visual identity being developed and used for the LITTLE TACKERS by GREEN TAB apparel collection.

The LITTLE TACKERS design identity incorporates the following elements:

1. GREEN TAB Design Elements

The GREEN TAB portfolio includes registered designs associated with distinctive tab configurations and garment identification features.

The LITTLE TACKERS collection incorporates the GREEN TAB in a defined pocket-seam position, consistent with the established GREEN TAB design conventions.

2. Three-Peak Mountain Pocket Stitching

The three-peak mountain arcuate forms part of the existing registered design portfolio.

Its incorporation into LITTLE TACKERS garments maintains a consistent visual connection with the broader GREEN TAB product family.

3. LITTLE TACKERS Brand Identity

The LITTLE TACKERS name, leather patch, typography and associated presentation establish the commercial identity of the children's collection.

Any trademark or other rights claimed in these elements depend upon applicable registrations, use and the relevant law.

4. Overall Product Appearance

The LITTLE TACKERS trade dress strategy encompasses the coordinated presentation of:

• The GREEN TAB and its seam integration.

• The three-peak mountain arcuate and its defined placement.

• The LITTLE TACKERS leather patch and branding.

• The consistent arrangement of these elements across children's denim jeans and bib overalls.

The combination is intended to distinguish LITTLE TACKERS products from those of other manufacturers.

5. Intellectual Property and Market Notice

The GREEN TAB intellectual property portfolio includes Australian registered designs, trademarks and associated rights.

Relevant registrations include:

• Australian Registered Design No. 202514846 — Pocket Stitching.

• Australian Registered Designs Nos. 202315413, 202315416, 202315412, 202315414, 202315415 and 202418219 — GREEN TAB design portfolio.

The scope and enforceability of these rights are determined by the relevant registrations and applicable legislation.

Unauthorised reproduction of protected designs, use of confusingly similar branding or misleading representations of commercial origin may give rise to claims under applicable design, trademark, passing-off or consumer protection laws.

GREEN TAB reserves all rights in its registered intellectual property and any additional rights established through lawful commercial use.