© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Nike swoosh logo is seen outside the store on 5th Ave in New York, New York, U.S., March 19, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo) filed federal lawsuits on Monday against rivals New Balance and Skechers, accusing them of infringing patents related to Nike's technology for making upper portions of sneakers.
The lawsuits said that several New Balance athletic shoes and Skechers sneakers misuse Nike's patented"Flyknit" technology for running, soccer and basketball shoes.Representatives for Nike, New Balance and Skechers did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the Monday lawsuits. Beaverton, Oregon-based Nike's website said that its Flyknit technology"uses high-strength fibers to create lightweight uppers with targeted areas of support, stretch and breathability." The lawsuits said the patented technology allows it to make high-performance uppers with reduced materials and waste.
Nike's complaint against Boston-based New Balance, filed in Massachusetts federal court, said shoes from New Balance's Fresh Foam, FuelCell and other lines violate Nike's patent rights.
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