All Flyknit articles
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News briefsSkechers ready to “completely vindicate itself” against Nike lawsuit
Skechers has issued a response to the patent suit filed against it by Nike in California federal court on Nov. 6, 2023, saying it will “vigorously defend” itself. Nike is suing Skechers for allegedly violating its Flyknit patents. Flyknit is a lightweight yarn woven into a one-piece shoe upper. A ...
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News briefsNike sues New Balance, Skechers over Flyknit patent infringement
Nike has filed federal lawsuits in the US against New Balance and Skechers, accusing both companies of misusing the patented Flyknit technology – a patented technology allowing it to make high-performance uppers with reduced materials and waste – for their running, soccer and basketball shoes. The lawsuit against New Balance ...
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News briefsSupreme Court declines to hear Nike’s appeal in Flyknit dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Nike’s appeal of a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that one of its Flyknit patents, which covers a process for knitting footwear tops, is invalid. Adidas had asked the board to invalidate ...
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News briefsNike sues Lululemon for patent infringement on its Flyknit technology
Nike Inc. is suing Lululemon Athletica, claiming that at least four of Lululemon’s footwear products infringe its patents. In a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, Nike alleges that Lululemon’s Blissfeel, Chargefeel Low, Chargefeel Mid and Strongfeel sneakers infringe on Nike’s patents related to its Flyknit technology, with reference to ...
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News briefsNike introduces the Pegasus Turbo Next Nature and Mercurial Vapor Next Nature
Nike has presented two developments in performance footwear with sustainability in mind. The Pegasus Turbo Next Nature is made with at least 50 percent recycled material by weight. The running shoe uses 100 percent recycled Flyknit yarns in the upper. The Flyknit yarn is dyed in a process that reportedly ...
