Nike slammed as 'dictatorial' and called a 'trademark troll' as legal battle with streetwear brand heats up

Tech Insider
Nike in November claimed Kool Kiy violated its trademarks, including for the Air Jordan 1. Kool Kiy countersued this week.
Nike in November claimed Kool Kiy violated its trademarks, including for the Air Jordan 1. Kool Kiy countersued this week.

Nike via U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Beyoncé's line with Adidas is reportedly struggling, driving home the challenge of filling the $2 billion hole left by Kanye West's Yeezy line

Tech Insider
Beyoncé' in Ivy Park
The Wall Street Journal reported Beyoncé's Ivy Park line with Adidas is coming up short of projections.

Adidas

Inside Nike's high-profile gender discrimination lawsuit, where plaintiffs claim unequal pay and more thanks to a 'boys' club' culture

Tech Insider
A "Do the right thing" sign at Nike's headquarters.

Natalie Behring/Stringer/Getty Images

Skechers says slip-on shoes will 'hit in full force' later this year as it joins Kizik and Nike in the race to be the leader in laceless sneakers

Tech Insider
Skechers expects its slip-in sneakers to be a hit.
Skechers expects its slip-in sneakers to be a hit.

Skechers/Business Wire

Adidas wants to become the sportswear brand of choice for Gen Z shoppers as it launches a collection aimed at taking on Nike

Tech Insider
Adidas new gen z collection Sportswear
Adidas' new Sportswear collection.

Adidas

Nike's battle with Lululemon heats up with new lawsuit over sneakers

Tech Insider
Lululemon Blissfeel sneaker
In a new lawsuit, Nike alleges Lululemon has infringed on its footwear patents, including with its Blissfeel sneaker.

Lululemon

Kobe Bryant's final game floor sold for $800,000

Tech Insider : Sports
A piece of floor that Kobe Bryant signed after his final game could be sold for $800,000.
A piece of floor that Kobe Bryant signed after his final game sold for $800,000.

Juan Ocampo/NBAE/Getty Image

Nike's messy dispute over who gets credit for signing Michael Jordan is hitting the big screen in film starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

Tech Insider : Sports
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are bringing a movie about the disputed origins of Nike's deal with Michael Jordan to the big screen.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon while filming 'Air,' a movie that recounts how Nike signed Jordan.

Bauer Griffin/Bellocqimages/GC Images/Getty Images

Subscribe to Sportswear