HOUSTON — A federal court in Texas ruled that Nike may recover some attorney fees after the court dismissed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the company for its use of the term “Ballin.” The person who sued did not act with animus, he just falsely believed he held trademark ownership over the commonly used term. Since Nike easily obtained dismissal, its request for $570,000 in attorney fees is slimmed down to a $25,000 award.
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