Aldi is famous for its ‘dupes’. Where’s the line between clever lookalike and copyright breach?

By Wellett Potter, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of New England

It’s a familiar experience for many Australians. Shopping at discount supermarket chain Aldi, you see an off-brand product that looks similar to a major brand’s product you know and love. You decide to buy it, because not only does it look familiar, it also costs much less than you would pay elsewhere.

Aldi has successfully used this dupe or “lookalike” strategy for decades. However, the approach is not without risk, particularly in the eyes of Australian copyright law.

Last week, Aldi lost…

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