Nike Denies Copying Van Halen's 'Frankenstein' Guitar Design
Eddie Van Halen is suing the company for using a pattern similar to his iconic guitar on Dunk shoe line.By Eric Ditzian
Eddie Van Halen
Photo: Jason Smith/Getty Images
Van Halen are suing Nike over an alleged design similarity between Eddie Van Halen's iconic "Frankenstein" guitar and a new line of the sportswear company's sneakers, according to reports. But in a statement to
Footwear News,
Nike has now called the lawsuit without merit.
"Based on the information provided to us, we ...
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