Basketball Machine Companies Fight Over Discovery Dispute

In an intellectual property dispute between two sporting goods manufacturers, a federal judge from the District of Minnesota has denied the plaintiff’s attempt to exclude evidence that the defendant introduced after discovery.   However, the court did allow plaintiff Airborne Athletics, Inc. an extended discovery period, so as not to prejudice Airborne.   The impetus for the lawsuit was Airborne’s allegations that defendant Shoot-A-Way, Inc. infringed upon its patents for its passi