Nike Files Sneaker Trademark Lawsuit Against Bape

The American sportswear giant Nike filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Japanese cult-favorite streetwear brand A Bathing Ape, known colloquially as Bape, in a New York court this week, saying the company’s “current footwear business revolves around copying Nike’s iconic designs.” According to court filings shared by Reuters, the suit reflects what Nike sees as nearly 20 years of tension between the two companies, beginning when Bape first began selling its often candy-colored footwear in the United States in 2005. The document includes a full-page chart, with photos, comparing a handful of both brands’ most popular shoes—A Bathing Ape’s Bapestas… Read Full Article