Shein may have the fast-fashion market cornered, but a growing number of its customers are calling for increased accountability from the company as designers continue to accuse it of ripping off their work. We discuss the impact of having your designs, products or prints “used as inspiration” and how small business owners can protect their trademark and designs.

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Produced by: Audrey Raj

Presented by: Christine Wong, Freda Liu

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Categories:  entrepreneurship,  business analysis,  SME,  trends and forecasts,  markets,  social issues,  law and legal matters,  fashion

Tags:  fashion copycats,  intellectual property,  fashion,  local designers,