In a decisive move to protect its intellectual property, Nike has initiated legal proceedings against two prominent footwear brands, New Balance and Skechers, accusing them of patent infringement related to specific sneaker technology. This lawsuit marks a significant escalation in the ongoing battle for innovation and intellectual property rights within the highly competitive athletic footwear industry..
At the heart of the legal dispute lies Nike’s patented Flyknit technology, a revolutionary knitting process that produces lightweight, flexible, and breathable uppers for athletic footwear. Nike claims that both New Balance and Skechers have infringed upon this patented technology by incorporating similar knitted upper constructions into their own sneaker designs..
Nike’s complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, alleges that New Balance and Skechers have .
