January 31, 2023 Republican Senators Take Aim at China
A new effort to return China to its pre-2001 trade status is underway with the China Trade Relations Act, introduced by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and co-sponsored by Rick Scott (R-FL), Ted Budd (R-NC) and J.D. Vance (R-OH). Nike Sues Lululemon for Infringing on Flyknit Patents
LULU’s Blissfeel, Chargefeel Mid, Chargefeel Low and Strongfeel styles infringe on three Nike patents covering various aspects of knitted textile uppers, according to a suit filed by the sneaker giant in So. NY federal court. Heimplanet Expands in North America
The German maker of inflatable tents and camping accessories is relaunching in North America with several partnerships after a successful smaller-scale test here. Under Armour Adds Two to Board
Under Dog appointed two new directors effective Feb. 1: Permira senior advisor and former Instacart president, Carolyn Everso, and executive chairman of Endeavor Group Holdings, Patrick Whitesell. Firearms Trade Drops in September
Gun imports slowed throughout most of last year, and that trend continued in Sep., according to ITC data compiled by the NSSF, as handgun imports contracted 13% to 367,307 units, with pistols falling 15% to 337,819 units, but revolvers up 17% to 29,488 units. Work Sharp Parent Wins Suits Against Resellers
Darex, LLC, which owns the Work Sharp and Drill Doctor brands, prevailed with two separate default judgments against Tool on Store and Melitawillstore by a Portland, OR, district court judge for infringing on the tool sharpener maker’s copyrighted images. Etcetera: Canada Goose, Dick’s, StockX, Vimazi, New Balance, Castore, MudGear
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