Nike Sues Wal-Mart

PORTLAND, Ore. — Nike Inc. has sued Wal-Mart Stores Inc., alleging the giant retailer is selling shoes that infringe on Nike's patented designs.

Nike says in its complaint, filed Monday, that the Wal-Mart shoes too closely resemble its Nike Shox footwear. Those shoes have a spring-like device in the heel.

Nike wants the world's largest retailer to stop selling the shoes and seeks damages, according to the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Wal-Mart said it does not comment on pending litigation.

Nike does not sell its products in Wal-Mart and has long argued that its brand would be devalued if sold in discount chains.

Comments

[johnnygoodwud]

both are shameless exploiters

[mlaiuppa]

And they're probably made in CHINA, the land of knockoffs, copyright violation and patent infringement.

[Razster]

Well it is a shame that Nike shoes fall apart after a couple months, they're cheaply made and do not hold up. Nike needs to get it's act together because their shoes are like walmart's cheap shoes already.

[RightWingMarine]

well kids can only work so hard.

[ErnestineBass]

Only you can buy ten pair at Wal Mart for what one pair of Nike's will cost you.

Sorry, but Phil Knight is a sweatshop owner, and I won't wear his damnedshoes.

[leftbehind2000]

You think Walmart is any better?

Both corporations are evil.