According to preliminary reports, the case concerns several of Nike’s digital goods. Adidas claims that the Nike Run Club, Training Club, and SNKRS apps violate its patents in areas such as audio feedback during workouts, GPS tracking, training plans, integration with third-party accessories such as heart rate monitors, and the ability to reserve and purchase limited-edition sneakers. These are standard features on many running and fitness tracking applications, and Adidas isn’t the first company to sue over them. Adidas sued Under Armour in 2014 over its Map My Fitness app. The two firms eventually reached an agreement in which Under Armour agreed to pay Adidas a licencing fee.
