Injunctions, Deletions and Damages Sought
Sorelle is asking the court to issue an injunction preventing Shein from further copyright infringement and requiring the company to ensure that third-party sellers on its platform do not use Sorelle’s protected images.
The brand is also seeking an order compelling Shein to permanently delete any copies of the photographs under its control or held by third-party sellers. In addition, Sorelle is pursuing monetary damages, plus interest.
Legal Teams and Responses
Sorelle declined to comment publicly on Monday. Shein did not respond to requests for comment before publication.
Sorelle UK Brand Ltd. is represented by Kendal Watkinson of Hogarth Chambers, instructed by Geoffrey Steward, Rebecca Newman and Sarah Stephens of Addleshaw Goddard LLP.
Shein Distribution UK Ltd. and Infinite Towers Services Ltd. are represented by Potter Clarkson LLP.
As the Shein Photo Copyright lawsuit moves forward, the case adds to mounting scrutiny over how global e-commerce platforms source — and sometimes replicate — the digital images that drive online fashion sales.
