Legal & Institutional

Nike sues New Balance, Skechers over Flyknit patent infringement

2023-11-07T14:28:00

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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.

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