Skechers sues Reebok for patent infringement

1 min read 19 Jun 2014, 07:23 PM IST

Lehar Maan

The suit, alleging infringement of patents related to Skechers' Go Walk shoes seeks compensatory and punitive damages and injunctive relief

Reebok is owned by Germany’s Adidas AG. Photo: Hemant Mishra

Bangalore: Sport shoes maker Skechers USA Inc. said it filed a lawsuit against Reebok International Ltd, alleging infringement of patents related to the company’s Go Walk shoes.

The suit, filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California, seeks compensatory and punitive damages and injunctive relief, the company said in a statement.

Skechers also said it would take similar action against any retailer that sells Reebok’s Walk Ahead RS shoes.

Reebok is owned by Germany’s Adidas AG. Reuters

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Published: 19 Jun 2014, 07:22 PM IST

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