Adidas Sue Nike for Violation of Patents
The world's two leading sportswear brands are facing off in a Texas court as Adidas filed a lawsuit against Nike on Friday, alleging infringement on nine of Adidas' patents relating to mobile applications and shoe technology.
Adidas Sue Nike
Although they have had legal disputes before, this is the first time that Adidas have filed a federal lawsuit against Nike. They claim that Nike's Run Club, Training Club and SNKRS mobile apps and Adapt system for adjusting the fit of their shoes are all in violation of nine patents held by Adidas for exercise monitoring, an "intelligent footwear" system, and other technology.
Adidas say that they developed "world's first intelligent running shoe" in 2004, the "first fully integrated training system combining sensors in shoes and wearable devices" in 2005, and personal training apps starting in 2008, and that Nike's more recent developments in these fields infringe on Adidas' patents.
Features that include location-based run tracking, audio feedback on performance, and a system for creating a training plan are the areas in which Nike violated Adidas patents relating to mobile apps, according to the German brand. They said the following in the suit:
“Adidas has long been a leader in mobile technology, including technology related to mobile fitness and mobile purchases. Adidas was the first in the industry to comprehensively bring data analytics to athletes.”
Nike's SNKRS app, which allows users to get exclusive access to new footwear releases, was launched shortly after Adidas' Confirmed app, which operates in the same way.
Footwear Technology
The Adidas_1 shoe contained a motor inside the sole and a sensor heel which adjusted the stiffness of the sole in real time. Nike then launched their Adapt technology, which gained a lot of attention for its use in the self-lacing Nike Mag sneaker, a shoe design based on one from the 1985 film Back to The Future Part II. Adidas cite this as another infringement.
Adidas_1 and Nike Mag "Back to the Future"
It is not all one-sided however, as back in December, Nike registered complaints in Oregon federal court and at the U.S. International Trade Commission, accusing Adidas of copying their Flyknit sneakers with the launch of their Primeknit shoes. Both of these cases are still pending.
Primeknit and Flyknit technology used in football boots.
Adidas are seeking compensation for Nike’s “infringing activities” that is “no event less than a reasonable royalty.” They also want an order blocking Nike from continuing the infringement.
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Crawley Town 26-27 Home Kit Released
Erreà and Crawley Town have officially revealed the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Inspired by the team's Red Devils nickname, the primary red jersey features a dynamic subtle flame pattern across the body, complemented by contrasting white trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs. The inner collar is inscribed with the club's Latin motto Noli Cedere, while white Erreà branding and main sponsor uptime complete the look.
Southend United 26-27 Anniversary Kit Released
Italian brand Erreà and Southend United have revealed the club's special 26-27 anniversary kit, marking 120 years since the Blues were established in 1906. Presented in black with white collar details and trim, the standout feature of the shirt is a tonal front pattern formed by the names of every player to represent Southend United between 1906 and 2026.
Swansea City 26-27 Home Kit Released
Swansea City and Joma have officially launched the club's new home kit for the 26-27 Championship season. The new design reintroduces copper detailing to the home strip for the first time in over a decade, paying homage to the city's rich industrial heritage.
Built on a traditional white base, the jersey features elegant copper and black vertical pinstripes across the front. Copper trim extends to the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, creating a stylish contrast alongside the black Joma logo and monochrome club crest.
The 26-27 home kit also debuts new front-of-shirt sponsor AG1, with ASI:One appearing on the sleeve. White shorts and white socks with matching copper trim complete the complete home kit.
Jagiellonia Białystok 26-27 Away & Third Kits Released
Polish Ekstraklasa club Jagiellonia Białystok and technical supplier Macron have officially launched the club's new away and third kits for the 26-27 season. Designed in collaboration with kit creator w_kitz, both jerseys celebrate local heritage and regional identity.
The Jagiellonia Białystok 26-27 away kit comes in an off-white colorway paired with deep burgundy trim. Drawing inspiration from the traditions of the historical Jagiellon dynasty, the jersey features a classic polo collar with button detailing, subtle tonal jacquard elements, and monochrome burgundy logos alongside the club crest.
Completing the lineup, the 26-27 third kit introduces a rich red and maroon palette highlighted by an intricate repeating mosaic pattern across the front and sleeves. This ornamental design pays tribute to the regional culture of Podlasie. White branding and trim provide clear contrast against the patterned base, giving the kit a distinctive look on the pitch.
Grenoble Foot 38 26-27 Home Kit Released
French Ligue 2 club Grenoble Foot 38 and Nike have officially revealed the club's new home jersey for the 26-27 season.
The Nike GF38 26-27 home shirt features a half-and-half design split between bright royal blue and dark navy. The split extends across the front and alternating sleeves, while a subtle tonal chevron graphic runs across the front body. Clean white details feature on the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, Nike Swoosh, and Carrefour front shirt logo.
Adding a touch of local identity, the quarterly coat of arms of the historical Dauphiné region is placed on the upper back just below the collar. The new kit is now available through the club's official boutique.
Atlético Madrid Launch Special Over the Pitch Nameset
Atlético Madrid have teamed up with South Korean football culture studio Over the Pitch to reveal a special custom nameset collaboration. Building on their established partnership through the Atleti Creators Club, the new release introduces custom typography and back-of-shirt graphics rooted in traditional Korean heritage.
The standout element of the design is a detailed Korean tiger illustration cascading down the center of the shirt number. Accompanying the numbers, the player names feature artistic Korean-style lettering.
The special font is showcased on both Atlético's 26-27 red-and-white home kit and dark away shirt in a photoshoot set within a traditional Korean interior.
