SKIMS Takes Legal Action Against Global Counterfeit Network Selling Fake Shapewear
SKIMS Takes Legal Action Against Global Counterfeit Network Selling Fake Shapewear
SKIMS Body Inc., the shapewear empire founded by Kim Kardashian, has filed a major lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of
SKIMS Body Inc., the shapewear empire founded by Kim Kardashian, has filed a major lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, targeting an international network of online sellers accused of mass-producing and selling counterfeit SKIMS products through websites hosted on Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Wish, Alibaba, AliExpress, and DHGate. Trademark Infringement Allegations According to the complaint, SKIMS alleges that dozens of unidentified individuals and business associations
(listed only as “Defendants on Schedule A”) have been operating fully interactive e-commerce storefronts selling counterfeit SKIMS shapewear and clothing that unlawfully use the brand’s registered trademarks— SKIMS and SEAMLESS SCULPT .
These products were marketed as authentic SKIMS items, even using stolen product images and copyrighted promotional material to deceive consumers and mislead search engines.
The company asserts that such activities have caused consumer confusion and irreparable harm to SKIMS’ reputation and sales. In a significant follow-up to its original complaint, SKIMS Body Inc.
has recently filed an Ex Parte Motion seeking immediate court intervention through a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) , Asset Restraining Order , Expedited Discovery Order , and permission for Service of Process by Email…
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