A property isn’t just fabric or thread; it’s the work and experience involved in creating the desired pattern and choosing materials, as well as researching the market. It is the process of turning the unique idea into a sought-after piece of clothing. If someone takes the design and mass-produces it, claiming the piece is a substitute for the original, that is not inspiration; it is using someone else’s creative work and financial resources without giving anything back. When a duplicate (dupe) product appears on the market, it not only competes with the original, but it utilizes the results of market … Continue reading Dupe Culture Is Theft, and the Law Should Treat It That Way