“Hence neither of the claimants had standing to bring the claim now advanced … even now they do not own the copyright in all photographs,” Temu asserts, leaving everyone in the courtroom in suspense.
Temu and shein Photo Theft : The U.S. Episode
To further bewilder the audience, Temu unveils its trump card: an episode in the United States. Shein had secured an emergency temporary restraining order against Temu in a U.S. court in July regarding a claim made against Temu the previous year over copyright. However, Temu seeks to dispel any notions of guilt, emphasizing that this was merely a “temporary measure” and far from a conclusive indictment.
In a riveting twist, Temu reveals that it had requested and, indeed, the U.S. court granted, a two-month extension in a preliminary injunction motion. This extension granted them additional time to compile further evidence against Shein, muddying the waters of this sensational legal dispute.
A Never-Ending Feud
This legal battle is the latest installment in a saga of courtroom duels between these fashion titans. In a previous face-off in a Massachusetts federal court, Temu accused Shein of monopolizing the fast-fashion market, raising eyebrows by alleging bullying tactics directed towards Chinese manufacturers.
