Eddie Van Halen Suing Nike Over Dunk Lows

mike lewis

• June 14 2009
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Eddie Van Halen has initiated a lawsuit against Nike, alleging that a new colorway of Dunk Lows infringes on his trademarked red, black, and white striped guitar design (shown above) as well as his newly launched shoe line.

According to Los Angeles’ KTLA TV Van Halen received a 2001 copyright for his “Frankenstein” guitar’s design.

Van Halen states that Nike is doing “irreparable harm and damage” to his signature design and is suing for general and punitive damages, all profits arising from the sales of “Dunk Lows” and a permanent injunction halting production of the Nike shoes.

Van Halen’s new kicks.
In mid-April, Van Halen teamed up with New Jersey-based FEA Merchandising, on high- and low-top canvas sneakers featuring the iconic design.

The Nike’s in question.