Akerman LLP Cleared to Continue Defense in High-Profile Sneaker IP Case

By Ryan Boysen (July 3, 2024, 4:22 PM EDT) — Akerman LLP has successfully fought off an attempt to disqualify the firm from representing a manufacturing company in an intellectual property dispute. The case involves allegations that the company misappropriated ideas from a social media influencer with whom it collaborated to sell sneaker care products. A ruling from a California federal judge determined that Akerman LLP can continue its defense in the case. For more details, refer to Law360’s coverage.