THE intense competition in the world of sports trainers just got even more cutthroat, when Reebok International sued rival Nike, claiming that it stole its 'collapsible shoe technology'. The innovative technology allows trainers to be rolled up and stuffed into a suitcase or a handbag. The Boston Globe reported that Reebok alleged that Nike had used the technology in 11 trainers from their Nike Free range. Reebok first applied for a patent for its 'collapsible shoe technology' in 2002, and got it on 30 Jan this year. The patent describes the invention as a shoe made from a flexible sole and upper material that can 'be rolled, folded or collapsed on itself' in order to be easily stored or carried in luggage. In its patent application, Reebok said that it wants to sell these shoes in vending machines at airports, train stations or hotels.

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