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Nike sues Lululemon, says footwear infringes patents

Lululemon, based in Vancouver, did not immediately respond to requests for comment

A shopper walks out of the Lululemon Athletica Inc. store in New York.
A shopper walks out of the Lululemon Athletica Inc. store in New York. Photo by REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton files

NEW YORK — Nike Inc sued Lululemon Athletica Inc on Monday, saying that at least four of the Canadian athletic apparel company’s footwear products infringe its patents.

Nike in a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court said it has suffered economic harm and irreparable injury from Lululemon’s sale of its Blissfeel, Chargefeel Low, Chargefeel Mid and Strongfeel footwear.

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Nike said its three patents at issue concern textile and other elements, including one addressing how the footwear will perform when force is applied.

The Beaverton, Oregon-based company is seeking unspecified damages.

Lululemon, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.