Nike scores $11m ‘dupe’ win against social media influencer

Decision is turning point in curbing online fakes culture, underlining that individuals who promote and monetise replica products can be liable even if they are not directly manufacturing the goods.

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Nike scores $11m ‘dupe’ win against social media influencer

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