Court Denies Nike’s Motion for Sanctions in Case Involving Trademark Violations

A federal judge from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has denied Nike, Inc.’s motion for sanctions against plaintiff Lontex Corporation in a contentious case involving alleged trademark violations. Nike sought sanctions after counsel for Lontex sent letters and trial subpoenas to professional sports team trainers, seeking their testimony. Nike alleged that the letters violated the court’s discovery order and deadline. By way of background, Lontex obtained five declarations from for