Shoe Dupes Walk a Fine Line After Recent IP Infringement Case
By EsqSocial Corporation 10/04/25
Dupes of original branded items present significant intellectual property (IP) challenges in the fashion industry. Not all fashion products are entitled to IP protection and perceived similarities between products do not always violate existing IP rights. This can make it difficult to prevent competitors from capitalizing on a brand’s popularity by developing similar “dupe” products. However, companies that draw inspiration from popular brands can still find themselves in hot water if they...
By: Troutman Pepper Locke