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fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
2 days ago

Run, Don't Walk: Dupe Culture, Trade Dress, and the Growing Fight Over Brand Identity

"Recent lawsuits involving Lululemon, Sol de Janeiro, and Smucker's show that courts are now being asked to define the limits of trade dress protection in industries where imitation is common and trend cycles are short." "Run, don't walk!" has become a familiar call across TikTok and Instagram, signaling that a new budget-friendly "dupe" has landed on store shelves. What was once quiet bargain-hunting has turned into a celebrated online trend, where creators openly compare low-cost look-alikes to premium products.
Intellectual property law
Intellectual property law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Why brands from Lululemon to Smucker's are taking retailers to court over store-brand dupes

Rising private-label popularity is prompting national brands to sue retailers over trade-dress similarities, and experts expect more such litigation.
Intellectual property law
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

Trader Joe's Is Being Sued For Allegedly Making A Knockoff Of Smucker's Uncrustables - Tasting Table

Smucker's sued Trader Joe's, alleging Trader Joe's crustless sandwich design and packaging infringe Uncrustables' trademarked pie-like, crimped appearance.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
4 months ago

Hips Don't Lie, But Patent Specs Might: CeramTec's Color Conundrum and Trade Dress After Patenting

Overlapping utility patent protection for chromia-induced pink color creates a functionality presumption that precludes trade-dress trademark registration for CeramTec's hip implants.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Lululemon is accusing Costco of ripping off its chinos and yoga jackets

Lululemon accuses Costco of copying its designs, seeking damages for lost profits and patent infringement.
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