Judge Says Nike Infringed Oakley Patents
A federal judge has ruled that Nike Inc. infringed Oakley Inc. patents in an ongoing legal battle between the two companies, Foothill Ranch-based Oakley said. Oakley maintains that its XYZ Optics technology, used in all of its sunglasses, lessens lens distortion in glasses that are curved both horizontally and vertically to offer better eye protection. It claims Beaverton, Ore.-based Nike used the technology in its RV8 and RV12 sunglass models. U.S. District Judge Alicemarie Stotler in Santa Ana also denied the latest in a series of motions by Nike to invalidate the patents, Oakley said. Nike said the issues won’t be resolved until the case goes to trial.
Inside the business of entertainment
The Wide Shot brings you news, analysis and insights on everything from streaming wars to production — and what it all means for the future.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
