London Court Rejects Shein Copyright Claims Against Rival Temu

Judge Kelyn Bacon ruled that Temu bears no liability for the alleged copyright violations, citing the specific nature of the platform’s hosting infrastructure. The court determined that the company lacked the requisite knowledge of the infringements, shielding it from legal responsibility under current regulations. This decision arrives at a critical juncture for Shein, which is currently preparing for a high-stakes listing in Hong Kong while simultaneously navigating a broader, global legal offensive against its primary competitor.