FTO stands for "freedom to operate." It refers to the legal ability of a company or individual to use, manufacture, or sell a particular product or process without infringing any existing patent or other intellectual property rights held by other companies or individuals. Companies may conduct FTO searches or analyses...
Nike Names BAPE in Trademark Suit
The case "Nike, Inc. v. USAPE LLC" involves a trademark infringement dispute between Nike, Inc., and USAPE LLC, the company behind the streetwear brand BAPE (A Bathing Ape). Nike sued the streetwear brand BAPE in 2021 for allegedly infringing the Dunk, Air Force 1, and Air Jordan 1 marks. Nike...