In the footwear industry, running into lawsuits with other shoe distributing companies is almost a commonality. With strict intellectual property rules that protect artistic works, designs, and symbols, it is hard for companies like Adidas and Skechers to differentiate from one another, especially when a hot trend has taken over the market.
This is why Adidas has been recently involved in a lawsuit against Skechers regarding patent infringement. Adidas filed the lawsuit against Skechers claiming they copied one of their successful product designs, infringing on its valuable intellectual property.
The Springblade shoe, Adidas’ original design, is a running shoe with individually turned blades that has features which help propel runners forward with its energy efficient design.