Nike sues Lululemon, says footwear infringes patents

Reuters

Published Jan 30, 2023 06:30PM ET

Updated Jan 30, 2023 06:56PM ET

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) sued Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) Inc on Monday, saying that at least four of the Canadian athletic apparel company's footwear products infringe its patents.

Nike in a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court said it has suffered economic harm and irreparable injury from Lululemon's sale of its Blissfeel, Chargefeel Low, Chargefeel Mid and Strongfeel footwear.

Nike said its three patents at issue concern textile and other elements, including one addressing how the footwear will perform when force is applied.