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17-year-old Irish entrepreneur being sued by Nike launches fundraiser to rebrand store

Brandon Buckley, who runs Swoosh Supplied, described the case as a David versus Goliath battle

Brandon Buckley is the founder of Swoosh Supplied, which describes itself as ‘Ireland’s most advanced sneaker consignment store.’ Picture: Fergal Phillips

A 17-year-old Irish entrepreneur has launched an online fundraiser to help him rebrand his sneaker store after he was sued by Nike in what he has called a “David and Goliath” case.

Brandon Buckley, the founder of Swoosh Supplied, an online outlet and store on Abbey Street that describes itself as “Ireland’s most advanced sneaker consignment store”, is being sued by Nike over the alleged use of its trademarks.

Nike claims that Buckley has been ...