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Australian regulator fines Lululemon for email spam
Australia’s regulator has penalized Lululemon for embedding promotions in service emails during the 2024 holiday period.
Sports brands and retailers in line for tariff refunds
A court order now extends refund rights to all importers — not just those who sued. But the government is already appealing.
PTPA seeking outside capital, per report
Players’ union explores $1bn raise to reshape tennis governance and commercial control.
Puma loses EU stripe trademark case
EU court rejects Puma’s opposition to Chinese entrepreneur’s stripe-based trademark, highlighting limits of protecting basic geometric elements.
Nike pays Thai workers after five years
After nearly five years of advocacy, Nike agrees to compensate 3,300 Thai factory workers who were allegedly coerced into unpaid leave during the pandemic.
Milan prosecutors target 13 luxury brands over labor exploitation
Prosecutors order document delivery from major luxury brands as investigation into exploitative subcontracting networks widens.
Court clears Adidas in Ye investor case
A US court ruled Adidas did not mislead investors over risks tied to its Yeezy partnership with Kanye West (Ye).
Nicklaus Companies files for bankruptcy
Nicklaus Companies has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, weeks after a $50 million defamation judgment in favour of founder Jack Nicklaus.
Jack Nicklaus wins $50 million in lawsuit against his former business
The defamation lawsuit against Nicklaus Companies was filed by the former pro golfer in 2023.
Strava withdraws patent lawsuit against Garmin
Strava has voluntarily withdrawn its patent suit against Garmin, ending the case only weeks after filing it in U.S. court.
The Olympus of international sports arbitration may be crumbling
A landmark ruling from the ECJ could affect the sporting goods industry and trade
Squeaky shoes, big suit: On faces class action
A class action claims On’s Cloudmonster shoes squeak loudly – plaintiffs call it “embarrassing” and say On excluded the defect from its warranty.
René Benko sentenced to two years for creditor fraud
Austrian investor René Benko has been sentenced to two years in prison for damaging creditors during his personal insolvency proceedings.
Patent disputes overlap Garmin with Strava and Suunto
Two major fitness and outdoor technology brands have filed separate lawsuits alleging patent infringement by the US GPS and wearables manufacturer.
Amazon to pay $2.5bn over deceptive subscriptions
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has secured a settlement with Amazon.
Nike and StockX settle 2022 lawsuit over NFT trademark
Nike and StockX have settled the 2022 trademark lawsuit Nike filed against the online reseller for selling counterfeit shoes and NFTs.
Fanatics involved in apparel sales case in Australia
“This ruling will have a very minor effect on our business and our ability to serve our partners in Australia,” Fanatics´ spokesperson commented on the court judgment.
Oaxaca to sue Adidas, alleging misuse of traditional sandal design
Shoe manufacturer Adidas has collaborated with designer Willy Chavarría to create a sandal inspired by indigenous footwear, and the Mexican Minister of Culture has announced plans to file a lawsuit against them.
Italy fines Shein €1m for misleading environmental claims
Italy’s competition authority (AGCM) has fined fast-fashion retailer Shein €1 million for deceptive environmental marketing.
Skechers responds to Kizik patent lawsuit
Skechers has rejected allegations of patent infringement brought by HandsFree Labs, the parent company of rival brand Kizik.
Kizik and HandsFree Labs sue Skechers over patent infringement
HandsFree Labs and its footwear brand Kizik have filed a lawsuit against Skechers.
Columbia Sportswear sues Columbia University
The US outdoor company is taking legal action against the Ivy League university over alleged misuse of a shared name on apparel.
Lawsuit over Foot Locker sale to Dick’s
A shareholder in Foot Locker, Robert Garfield, has filed suit in New York State Supreme Court to challenge Foot Locker’s sale to Dick’s Sporting Goods. The defendants in the case are Dick’s, Foot Locker, Foot Locker CEO Mary Dillon and directors on Foot Locker’s board.
Injunction denied in lawsuit over 3G’s acquisition of Skechers
A California district court has denied a motion for injunction.
JD sues J.D.
JD is asking for a declaratory judgment of non-infringement, arguing that its trademarks do not infringe on the defendant’s.
Adidas sues again over its stripes
Adidas America Inc. has filed a trademark-infringement suit against Edikted LLC, a self-described “Gen-Z-oriented online fashion brand, heavily influenced by pop culture, technology, and style.”
Danish Intersport bankruptcy makes multi-million loss to bank
Danske Bank is the sole creditor, with corporate mortgages totaling DKK 172 million (€23m).
Shein fined $700k in California
Shein must fork over $700,000 as part of a settlement with California’s Napa, Sonoma, Los Angeles and San Francisco counties because of what law enforcement describes as “unlawful shipping delays.”
Lululemon sues Costco
Lululemon claims Costco sold unauthorised and unlicensed apparel that uses knockoff, infringing versions of its patents.
Munich loses trademark suit against Nox
The lawsuit was filed in 2017 by Munich parent Berneda SA (of Capelladaes, Barcelona province) against Nox parent JJ Ballvé Sports (of Barcelona).
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