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9 January 2025NewsPatentsMuireann Bolger

Nike sprints ahead in shoe patent race

‘Trainer wars’ heat up as sportswear giants and startups compete in ‘running shoe arms race’ | Sportswear brands vie to develop carbon plates and nitrogen bubbles tech | Intense competitions spurs litigation.

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