Nike Inc and the sneaker customisation brand, The Shoe Surgeon have finally reached a settlement after a year over trademark infringement and unfair misleading customisation of the leading footwear brand’s shoes.
Nike sued The Shoe Surgeon in July 2024 and claimed the shoe customiser attempted “to build an entire multifaceted retail empire” using Nike’s trademark rights by creating and selling counterfeit Nike shoes, and selling classes that teach consumers how to make their own fake Nike shoes.
The agreement between the two brands was confidential and while Nike demanded a US $ 60 million in the lawsuit filed in 2024, the actual amount and settlement terms remain undisclosed. However, the court documents do mention Nike as the sole owner of some specific registered trademarks and trademark applications. The document, which will require the signature of the Manhattan federal district judge, also includes related law rights, all of which have been acknowledged by The Shoe Surgeon.
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Nike, The Shoe Surgeon settle trademark dispute over Sneaker customisation
