Nike thinks so, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell.
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The similarity could spark a legal battle between Gronkowski and Nike, who is endorsed by the the shoe and apparel giant.
From ESPN:
“Earlier this month, the shoe and apparel giant filed a formal opposition to the USPTO Trial & Appeal Board, saying a logo of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski in silhouette spiking a football could be confused with its Air Jordan Jumpman logo that it has used since November 1987… Gronkowski’s team has until Aug. 5 to respond or risk abandoning the filing. If nothing is resolved, the two sides will battle over the mark.”
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