An injunction was previously granted to Nike without prior notice to Adidas on Aug. 28, 2012. Back then, the Court did not have the opportunity to hear Adidas' side of the story. Within days of Adidas filing its case, the Court ordered the injunction effect to be lifted, and has now set it aside altogether.
"Adidas vigorously denies it has infringed the patent, and has filed for cancellation of the patent, with documents showing that the technology has been known since the 1940s," Adidas said in its statement.
Adidas added, "Since the founding of our company we have been a leader in innovation and design, continuously developing and launching innovative products to help athletes of all skill levels to achieve their personal best."
As reported, Nike has claimed the Primeknit infringed the patent of its Flyknit sneaker that was launched in February. Adidas launched its shoe at the London Olympics in July with a limited run of 2,012 pairs costing 220 pounds ($350) apiece.
The uppers of the green Flyknit shoe and the red and white Primeknit shoe are both made from one piece of fused yarn, with both shoes looking as though they have been knitted. Sneaker uppers are usually made of several pieces stitched and glued together.
Nike told Reuters in Germany that the decision was just one step in the legal process.
"We will continue to aggressively protect our intellectual property rights," a spokesman in Germany said.
to follow ......
(
Aucun commentaire:
Enregistrer un commentaire