Category: Social Media
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Lululemon Registered the Trademark “LULULEMON DUPE”: A Bold Move in Brand Protection
Updated November 2025 The LULULEMON DUPE Trademark Lululemon Athletica Canada, Inc., owner of the famed but pricey athletic clothing brand, Lululemon, obtained a trademark registration in October 2025 for “LULULEMON DUPE.” Lululemon’s trademark registration describes “retail store services featuring clothing, footwear, headwear, yoga and athletic accessories, yoga equipment, athletic equipment and bags; online retail store…
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The End of Dupe Culture? How Brands Like LuluLemon and Uggs Are Fighting Back
Updated November 2025 On TikTok and Instagram, hashtags like #dupe, #lulelemondupe, and #luxurydupe rack up hundreds of millions of views. “Dupes”, short for “duplicates”, refer to products that imitate the look, feel, or performance of a well-known brand item. They are sold for a fraction of the price and are not necessarily illegal, so it’s…
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Nothing Beats a Jet2Holiday: Trademark Attorney Discusses the Viral Sensation
Nothing beats a Jet2Holiday … until it does. The now-iconic “Nothing beats a Jet2Holiday” campaign offers a lesson in twenty-first-century branding: your slogan can go viral, and take on a completely new meaning, overnight. As a trademark attorney, I explore why this is challenging to enforce, and how businesses can safeguard their marks while navigating the unpredictable world…
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Trademarks for Influencers: Can You Trademark A Social Media Name?
Trademarks for influencers is often overlooked in intellectual property law, but in the creator economy, your name, logo, and even your catchphrase can be as valuable as the products you promote. Influencers and content creators spend years building a recognizable brand, sometimes not realizing that it qualifies for trademark protection. Here’s how trademarks safeguard your digital identity, your income,…
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Don’t Copy My “Vibe”: Influencer Infringement Case Tests Copyright and Trade Dress on Social Media
In a headline-making influencer infringement case filed in the Western Texas Federal District Court, social media personality Sydney Nicole Gifford has sued rival influencer Alyssa Sheil for alleged copyright and trade dress infringement. The lawsuit stems from a dispute over aesthetics, branding, and creative content. It raises novel legal questions about how far intellectual property protections can extend in the…