Sportswear giant Nike has secured a permanent injunction against the Shoe Surgeon. The duo entered a confidential agreement to settle a trademark infringement and counterfeiting case, initially filed by Nike, as well as a defamation counterclaim sought by the Shoe Surgeon. A proposed judgement has been filed with the US District Court for the...
Jun 23, 2025
When Nike filed a lawsuit against The Shoe Surgeon last week for unauthorized sneaker customisation, it was more than a move to protect intellectual property, as the sportswear giant seeks to quash third-parties customising its products. The lawsuit is part of a broader strategy employed by Nike and other luxury brands to combat the rising tide...
Jul 24, 2024
Sportswear giant Nike is accusing American shoemaker Dominic Ciambrone, better known as The Shoe Surgeon, of unauthorized use of trademarks and counterfeiting of his designs. Nike is launching a $60 million (55.04 million euro) lawsuit against The Shoe Surgeon, as compensation for the alleged damages. This was reported by the Instagram account...
Jul 17, 2024
Twix, the candy bar brand owned by Mars Corporation, is celebrating the launch of its Cookies & Cream version by dipping its toes into sneakerhead culture. The brand has partnered with The Shoe Surgeon, the Los Angeles-based collective making custom shoes, to create a pair of sneakers inspired by the release. The shoe will feature an outer layer...
Jan 16, 2020
