Nike sues Lululemon, says footwear infringes patents

Nike sued Lululemon Athletica on Monday, saying that at the very least 4 of the Canadian athletic attire firm’s footwear merchandise infringe its patents.

Nike in a grievance filed in Manhattan federal court docket stated it has suffered financial hurt and irreparable damage from Lululemon’s sale of its Blissfeel, Chargefeel Low, Chargefeel Mid and Strongfeel footwear.

Nike stated its three patents at concern concern textile and different parts, together with one addressing how the footwear will carry out when power is utilized.

The Beaverton, Oregon-based firm is searching for unspecified damages.

Lululemon, based mostly in Vancouver, British Columbia, didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark.

(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; modifying by Christopher Cushing)