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Nike vs. Lululemon: The Battle Over Flyknit Technology

Brett Trout

Although the case was just settled, this lawsuit was not Nikes first foray into patent infringement litigationnor is it likely to be its last. In its lawsuit, Nike sought both damages and a permanent injunction to stop Lululemon from producing the allegedly infringing designs. The lawsuit was settled in 2021.

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Lessons Learned from 2024 and the Year Ahead in AI Litigation

Debevoise Data Blog

The past year was marked by many more filed cases than decisions, and those decisions that were issued largely demonstrated how well-known pitfalls will also hamper this new wave of AI lawsuits. 6] Despite these challenges, plaintiffs are not slowing down, and new lawsuits were filed at a steady clip over the course of 2024.

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Photos in a Similar Style Aren’t Copyright-Infringing–Woodland v. Lil Nas X

Eric Goldman

Regarding Woodland’s posts, the court adds: The photos at issue were posted on his Instagram account between August 2018 and July 2021. As you’ll see shortly, Woodland’s photos often strategically hide his goodies but put most everything else on display. So I think this is a SFW post.

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Why Lululemon May Win the Trademark Battle with Costco, but End Up Losing the War

Brett Trout

On June 27, 2025, Lululemon filed a federal lawsuit accusing Costco of selling “confusingly similar” knockoffs of its best-selling clothes—including its Scuba hoodies, Define jackets, and ABC pants. What is the Lawsuit About? The Rise of the “Dupe” Culture This lawsuit is part of a bigger trend: “dupe” shopping.

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Cyber Whistleblower Leads to DOJ Civil Settlement

Debevoise Data Blog

This is the latest settlement of cybersecurity-related FCA claims since DOJ announced its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative in October 2021. The complaint was brought under the FCA’s qui tam provisions, whereby a private citizen can bring a lawsuit on behalf of the government.

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Copyright Owner Prevails in Lawsuit Over Form Contracts–Equine Legal v. Fireline Farms

Eric Goldman

Starting in 2021, the defendant posted the forms to its website. The post Copyright Owner Prevails in Lawsuit Over Form Contracts–Equine Legal v. In 2016, the defendant licensed the plaintiff’s Equine Boarding Forms Package, consisting of form releases for adults and minors.

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2024 Internet Law Year-in-Review

Eric Goldman

9) Supreme Court Tamps Down on Jawboning and Government Social Media Lawsuits. If any of those lawsuits succeed, they pose a potential existential threat to the entire industry. What do cases like hiQ and Van Buren stand for? _()_/ I note a particularly odd ruling from 2021 in Best Carpet Values v. FOLLOW ME THERE!

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