A significant legal battle has erupted in the retail sector, as premium athleisure giant Lululemon has officially filed a lawsuit against wholesale club operator Costco, alleging the sale of unauthorized “dupes” – lower-priced duplicates – of its popular apparel. This legal action, initiated on Friday, casts a spotlight on the […]
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Lululemon claims Costco knocked off its designs. Online, the big-box retailer has already won
In a burgeoning legal battle that underscores the pervasive influence of “dupe culture,” athleisure giant Lululemon has initiated a copyright infringement lawsuit against retail behemoth Costco. Filed on June 27, the lawsuit alleges that Costco has engaged in the production and sale of “knockoff” versions of several of Lululemon’s signature […]
Lululemon’s lawsuit against Costco highlights the rise of fashion ‘dupes’
The ongoing legal confrontation between athletic apparel giant Lululemon and warehouse retail behemoth Costco has cast a stark spotlight on the escalating prevalence of “fashion dupes” and the complex intellectual property challenges they present within the global retail landscape. This high-profile legal dispute underscores a pervasive trend where more affordable […]
Lululemon accuses Costco of selling knockoffs of the athleisure brand in new lawsuit
The fiercely competitive world of retail and fashion is once again under the spotlight, as athleisure giant Lululemon has initiated legal action against wholesale titan Costco. At the heart of the dispute are allegations of trademark infringement and unfair competition, with Lululemon asserting that Costco is selling unauthorized replicas of […]