Discover how dupe culture, trademarks and copyright collide. Barrister Susan Gatford breaks down the Aldi copyright case and IP rules for look-alike products.Director and Principal Clerk of Svenson Barristers Anna Svenson sits down with Susan Gatford – barrister, mediator and trademark attorney – to unpack the rising trend of “dupes” in beauty and retail. From Instagram-fuelled hype to the landmark Aldi Australia packaging decision, learn where the legal lines are drawn and what brands should consider before copying a competitor’s look and feel.

 

Get in contact with Svenson Barristers:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-svenson-2610b790/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/svenson-barristers/?viewAsMember=true

https://svensonbarristers.com.au/

Key Takeaways
Understand the economics that drive brands to release copycat products
Learn the difference between trademark and copyright protection in Australia
Hear how TikTok and Instagram have super-charged dupe culture
Get practical tips to protect your brand or launch a dupe ethically
Dive into the first Australian judgment finding Aldi liable for copyright infringement on packaging

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Dupes

02:48 Understanding Copyright vs. Trademark

05:57 The Legal Landscape of Dupes in Makeup

08:51 Case Study: Aldi's Copyright Infringement

11:50 The Impact of Social Media on Dupes

15:04 Emotional Aspects of IP Infringement

17:43 Future of Dupes

 

Guest Spotlight -Susan Gatford

Susan is a Melbourne-based barrister who specialises in intellectual property disputes and commercial law. With qualifications as a trademark attorney, barrister and mediator, she has advised retail giants, start-ups and established labels on brand strategy, IP licensing and enforcement.

Connect: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-gatford-91820b31/

Barrister profile: https://www.vicbar.com.au/Profile?ID=23712

Resources Mentioned
Federal Court judgment: APL v Aldi Australia (link)
IP Australia guides on trademarks and designs
ACCC consumer law overview

Discover how dupe culture, trademarks and copyright collide. Barrister Susan Gatford breaks down the Aldi copyright case and IP rules for look-alike products.Director and Principal Clerk of Svenson Barristers Anna Svenson sits down with Susan Gatford &ndash; barrister, mediator and trademark attorney &ndash; to unpack the rising trend of &ldquo;dupes&rdquo; in beauty and retail. From Instagram-fuelled hype to the landmark Aldi Australia packaging decision, learn where the legal lines are drawn and what brands should consider before copying a competitor&rsquo;s look and feel.
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Get in contact with Svenson Barristers:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-svenson-2610b790/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-svenson-2610b790/</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/svenson-barristers/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/svenson-barristers/?viewAsMember=true</a>
<a href="https://svensonbarristers.com.au/">https://svensonbarristers.com.au/</a>
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Key Takeaways
<ul>
<li>Understand the economics that drive brands to release copycat products</li>
<li>Learn the difference between trademark&nbsp;and copyright&nbsp;protection in Australia</li>
<li>Hear how TikTok and Instagram have super-charged dupe culture</li>
<li>Get practical tips to protect your brand or launch a dupe ethically</li>
<li>Dive into the first Australian judgment finding Aldi liable for copyright infringement on packaging</li>
</ul>
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Dupes
02:48 Understanding Copyright vs. Trademark
05:57 The Legal Landscape of Dupes in Makeup
08:51 Case Study: Aldi's Copyright Infringement
11:50 The Impact of Social Media on Dupes
15:04 Emotional Aspects of IP Infringement
17:43 Future of Dupes
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Guest Spotlight - Susan Gatford
Susan is a Melbourne-based barrister who specialises in intellectual property disputes and commercial law. With qualifications as a trademark attorney, barrister and mediator, she has advised retail giants, start-ups and established labels on brand strategy, IP licensing and enforcement.
Connect: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-gatford-91820b31/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-gatford-91820b31/</a>
Barrister profile:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vicbar.com.au/Profile?ID=23712">https://www.vicbar.com.au/Profile?ID=23712</a>
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Resources Mentioned
<ul>
<li>Federal Court judgment: APL v Aldi Australia&nbsp;(link)</li>
<li>IP Australia guides on trademarks and designs</li>
<li>ACCC consumer law overview</li>
</ul>

Join Anna Svenson and leading barristers as they unpack fascinating court cases, explore legal news, and dive into pop culture, offering insights for anyone curious about the legal world.

Join Anna Svenson and leading barristers as they unpack fascinating court cases, explore legal news, and dive into pop culture, offering insights for anyone curious about the legal world.

Unpacking fascinating court cases, exploring legal news, and diving into pop culture.

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Join Anna Svenson and barristers as they unpack fascinating court cases, explore legal news, and dive into pop culture, offering insights for anyone curious about the legal world.

Join Anna Svenson and barristers as they unpack fascinating court cases, explore legal news, and dive into pop culture, offering insights for anyone curious about the legal world.

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