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17 September 2026NewsTrademarksLiz Hockley

New Balance demands Decathlon recall Kiprun trainers in ‘N’ logo row

The sports brand sues the retail giant for trademark infringement over certain models of its Kiprun ‘super-shoes’, while Decathlon claims its shoes feature a ‘K’, according to the court filing.

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