Temu Wins High Court Copyright Battle Against Fast Fashion Rival Shein The latest chapter in the fast fashion industry's long standing game of copyright cat and mouse has played out in a London courtroom.
In a verdict that will send ripples through the crowded online retail space, High Court judge Mrs Justice Bacon ruled that Shein UK did not possess the necessary copyright for staff photographs used on its website.
This effectively renders them public domain. The ruling highlights the complexities of copyright ownership and licensing in global supply chains.