Louis Vuitton sues Belle International For Copycatting
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French luxury retailer says Hong Kong company’s shoe designs too similar to its own to be coincidental.
Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton is suing two Belle International subsidiaries for copyright infringement.
The Chinese footwear brands are being taken to court over the design over a pair of trainers valued at HK$8950 (US$1140).
A High Court document described the case accusing Hong Kong-registered firms Belle International (China) and Best Able Footwear of retailing sneakers substantially similar to its LV Archlight trainers. Louis Vuitton has demanded the firms cease all infringements and hand over or destroy the alleged copies.
The trial date has yet to be scheduled.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Louis Vuitton product is at the centre of this copyright infringement lawsuit?
Which specific Louis Vuitton product is at the centre of this copyright infringement lawsuit?
Louis Vuitton is taking legal action over the design of a pair of trainers, specifically alleging similarities to its LV Archlight trainers. These trainers are valued at HK$8950 (US$1140).
Q.What is Louis Vuitton demanding from Belle International and its subsidiaries as part of this lawsuit?
What is Louis Vuitton demanding from Belle International and its subsidiaries as part of this lawsuit?
Louis Vuitton has demanded that the firms cease all infringements of their designs. Also, they are required to hand over or destroy the alleged copycat items.
Q.Which specific companies within Belle International are being sued by Louis Vuitton?
Which specific companies within Belle International are being sued by Louis Vuitton?
Louis Vuitton is suing two subsidiaries of Belle International. The High Court document names Hong Kong-registered firms Belle International (China) and Best Able Footwear as the defendants.
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