Nike to Pay Legal Fees Again in “Cool Compression” Trademark Dispute as Case Deemed Exceptional

Nike has been ordered to pay legal fees for the second time in a trademark lawsuit concerning the term “Cool Compression.” A Pennsylvania federal judge issued this decision after being tasked by the Third Circuit with determining whether the case’s outcome was “exceptional.” This directive came after the Third Circuit found it necessary to delve further into the specifics of the case. For more details on the ongoing proceedings, the original coverage is available on Law360.