Nike is suing the Japanese streetwear brand in So. NY federal court, accusing it of selling “near verbatim” copies of the Eager Beavertons’ iconic sneaker designs. According to the complaint, Bape’s BAPE STA knocks off the Air Force 1, its SK8 STA copies the Dunk, and its COURT STA is a replica Air Jordan 1. Bape has actually been selling the BAPE STA for over 20 years, but its presence in the U.S. was de minimis until ... Log in to view full article.