Nike, Inc. v. USAPE LLC

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:23-cv-00660

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Paul G. Gardephe

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  1. April 29, 2024

    ​​​​​​​Nike Settles TM Suit Against Bape Over Shoe Designs

    Nike has settled its trademark infringement suit accusing Bape of copying the "iconic" look of its Air Force 1 and Air Jordan sneakers, according to a notice of voluntary dismissal Monday, which comes nearly two months after a New York federal judge refused to nix the case.

  2. March 05, 2024

    Bape Can't Outrun Nike's Claim It Swiped Sneaker Designs

    A New York federal judge refused Monday to end Nike's trademark action accusing Bape of copying the "iconic" look of Nike's Air Force 1 and Air Jordan sneakers, finding Nike's certificates of registration sufficiently articulate the purview of its purported trade dress, including specific, written descriptions and design details.

  3. January 26, 2023

    Nike Accuses Bape Of Copying Its Sneaker Designs

    Sportswear giant Nike has slammed streetwear maker Bape with a trademark suit in New York federal court over purportedly similar shoe designs, arguing that Bape swiped the "iconic" look of Nike sneaker models like its Air Force 1s and Dunks.

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