Chinese court upholds sentences for LEGO counterfeiters
A Chinese court has upheld prison sentences – and a huge fine – for the people behind LEGO clone brand Lepin.
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The LEGO Group successfully gets Lepin trademark cancelled in the UK
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has invalidated the trademark of Lepin, a manufacturer of knock-off LEGO products. Lepin has
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Amazon asks suppliers to help police counterfeit product listings
With knock-off products appearing on Amazon’s website, the company is asking suppliers to help remove trademark infringing items. It seems
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LEGO CEO says legal processes to combat clone brands “takes too long”
The LEGO Group’s CEO, Niels B Christiansen, has commented on the challenge the company faces when dealing with clone brands.
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The LEGO Group wins lawsuit against Lepin in China
There has been a victory for the LEGO Group in China, as the company has won a court case against
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Images of LEGO fan’s builds used by fake online shop
Images of a LEGO fan builder’s sets are being used to try and scam unsuspecting online shoppers. LEGO community member
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Fake LEGO Star Wars 75222 Betrayal at Cloud City sets already on sale
LEGO imitator Lepin is already selling a knock-off version of the upcoming set LEGO Star Wars 75222 Betrayal at Cloud
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Counterfeit LEGO seller given fine and two year suspended sentence
In South Korea, a seller of fake LEGO products, including Lepin, has been convicted and fined along with a suspended
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Fake LEGO Deadpool spotting at MCM Comic Con London
Brick Fanatics heads out into the field to find out if fake Deadpools can spot a real LEGO Deadpool minifigure
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