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14 August 2024NewsPatentsMarisa Woutersen

Nike strives to sew up Flyknit patent suit against New Balance

District court rules against New Balance’s motion to dismiss | Decision allows Nike's claims related to Flyknit technology to advance | Ruling comes as PTAB grants Lululemon’s challenge to Nike’s patent to proceed.
New Balance Athletics has failed to get Nike's lawsuit dismissed, as a US federal judge ruled the sportswear giant’s ‘Flyknit’ patent infringement claims can move forward.

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