November 17, 2020
Nike Inc. and NBA star Kawhi Leonard have told an Oregon federal judge that they've agreed to drop their copyright ownership battle over a "Claw" logo based on the basketball player's notably large hands.
May 19, 2020
An Oregon federal judge on Monday refused to grant Nike a quick win on claims that Kawhi Leonard infringed its copyright for a "Claw" logo based on Leonard's notably large hands, after previously tossing claims by the NBA Finals MVP — who left Nike for rival New Balance — that he is the true owner of the design.
April 23, 2020
An Oregon federal judge said Nike owns NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard's signature "Claw" logo based on his notably large hands, tossing Leonard's claims that he is the true author of the design and should be able to continue using it even after signing an endorsement deal with rival New Balance.