When Copying Crosses the Line: Korea’s Crackdown on Dupes

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When Copying Crosses the Line: Korea’s Crackdown on Dupes

A criminal arrest in South Korea is testing the limits of dupe culture – and the protection of unregistered designs. In a first-of-its-kind move, a Korean court issued an arrest warrant for the former CEO of Blue Elephant on charges stemming from the imitation of ...

April 20, 2026 - By TFL

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In Louis Vuitton Case, Korea’s Top Court Draws the Line on Luxury Upcycling

In Louis Vuitton Case, Korea’s Top Court Draws the Line on Luxury Upcycling

February 27, 2026 - By TFL

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Retail’s Tariff Reset: What Companies Across the Market Need to Know

Retail’s Tariff Reset: What Companies Across the Market Need to Know

February 24, 2026 - By TFL

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Louis Vuitton Scores Win in China Over Upcycled Luxury Bags

Louis Vuitton Scores Win in China Over Upcycled Luxury Bags

January 5, 2026 - By TFL

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2 min read

A U.S. Court Just Made It Harder to Sue China-Based Counterfeiters

A U.S. Court Just Made It Harder to Sue China-Based Counterfeiters

December 22, 2025 - By TFL

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The Counterfeit Capital of the World, China is Now Fending Off Fakes 

The Counterfeit Capital of the World, China is Now Fending Off Fakes 

May 30, 2025 - By TFL

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4 min read

Navigating Tariffs: Legal and Strategic Risks for Retail Brands

Navigating Tariffs: Legal and Strategic Risks for Retail Brands

April 30, 2025 - By Julie Zerbo

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Luxury Goods from China? Unpacking the Viral TikTok Trend

Luxury Goods from China? Unpacking the Viral TikTok Trend

April 24, 2025 - By TFL

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Are Your “Made in China” Luxury Goods Just as Luxurious?

Are Your “Made in China” Luxury Goods Just as Luxurious?

April 17, 2025 - By TFL

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Behind the U.S.-China Trade War is a High-Stakes IP Battle

Behind the U.S.-China Trade War is a High-Stakes IP Battle

April 9, 2025 - By TFL

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A New Way of Trademark Squatting in China: Cancellation Due to Non-Use

A New Way of Trademark Squatting in China: Cancellation Due to Non-Use

February 13, 2025 - By Victoria Lei

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Demand for Daigou Among Key Issues for Brands in China

Demand for Daigou Among Key Issues for Brands in China

January 29, 2025 - By TFL

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What Dupes, Fast Fashion & China’s Slowdown Mean for Luxury Brands

What Dupes, Fast Fashion & China’s Slowdown Mean for Luxury Brands

January 27, 2025 - By Teresa Sádaba

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Avoiding Greenwashing: What Companies in Australia, Singapore Need to Know

Avoiding Greenwashing: What Companies in Australia, Singapore Need to Know

October 1, 2024 - By Sandra Seah

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As Daigou Grows Up in China, Where Do Brands Stand?

As Daigou Grows Up in China, Where Do Brands Stand?

September 30, 2024 - By Julie Zerbo

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Shein Reports Child Labor in Supply Chain as Global Scrutiny Increases

Shein Reports Child Labor in Supply Chain as Global Scrutiny Increases

August 26, 2024 - By TFL

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From Alibaba to Shein, Retail is Now Made, Sold & Marketed by China

From Alibaba to Shein, Retail is Now Made, Sold & Marketed by China

July 25, 2024 - By Juozas Kaziukenas

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China Steps Up Efforts to Crack Down on Trademark Squatting

China Steps Up Efforts to Crack Down on Trademark Squatting

December 9, 2023 - By TFL

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State of the Fake: A Snapshot of the Global Counterfeit Market

State of the Fake: A Snapshot of the Global Counterfeit Market

November 30, 2023 - By TFL

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Global AI Regulations: What to Expect From the U.S., Europe & China

Global AI Regulations: What to Expect From the U.S., Europe & China

November 29, 2023 - By Alina Patelli

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