July 08, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court didn't weigh in on any trademark cases in 2021, but the lower courts have been plenty busy — from Nike's fight against Satan Shoes, to a revival of "initial interest confusion," to a big win against Canal Street fakes. To get you up to speed, here are the seven major rulings you need to know from the first half of the year.
April 08, 2021
Nike Inc. settled a trademark dispute on Thursday with a Brooklyn-based artists collective over claims that consumers would be duped into thinking the company is affiliated with Lil Nas X's "Satan Shoes," which feature the Nike swoosh logo, with the art collective agreeing to recall the sneakers.
April 01, 2021
A federal judge said Thursday he would likely grant Nike Inc. a restraining order against the New York design studio behind rapper Lil Nas X's "Satan Shoes," blocking the sale of the allegedly trademark-infringing sneakers.
March 29, 2021
Nike Inc. lobbed a trademark infringement suit Monday at the New York design studio behind rapper Lil Nas X's controversial "Satan Shoes," telling a federal court that consumers now wrongly believe the athletic apparel giant is promoting satanism because of the shoes, which contain human blood.