Shein, Temu gear up for U.K. trial over copyright and competition claims

London suit part of global legal battle between rival fast-fashion platforms

The Shein and Temu cases at London's High Court are expected to come to trial towards the end of 2026. © Reuters

November 5, 2024 22:58 JST

LONDON (Reuters) -- Online fast-fashion platforms Shein and Temu are gearing up for a 2026 trial at London's High Court, with the rivals trading allegations of copyright infringement and anticompetitive behavior in competing lawsuits.

Shein sued Temu in Britain last year, accusing Whaleco UK Ltd. -- whose ultimate parent is Temu's owner PDD Holdings -- of breach of copyright in relation to photos of some products available on the Temu platform.