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  • Gentle Monster, Backed by Google and LVMH, Fights Copycat Designs with Legal Firepower: Blue Elephant under Scrutiny

    Gentle Monster, Backed by Google and LVMH, Fights Copycat Designs with Legal Firepower: Blue Elephant under Scrutiny

    Gentle Monster, an eyewear brand under the ownership of Iicombined, has initiated legal proceedings against a fellow Korean eyewear company, Blue Elephant. The controversy revolves around accusations that Blue Elephant has been replicating Gentle Monster’s product designs and conceptual designs used in physical retail spaces.

    Alleged Copying of Product Designs

    Iicombined has confirmed that Gentle Monster, a brand that has garnered financial support from investment firms connected to Google and LVMH, does not maintain any business or production affiliations with other eyewear corporations. During an internal probe, it was discovered that Blue Elephant had a minimum of 30 eyewear items bearing a significant likeness to those of Gentle Monster.

    It has been noted that Blue Elephant’s products, similar in design, are retailed at a fraction of the price of those produced by Gentle Monster.

    Legal Responses and Actions

    In response to the alleged infringements, a design invalidation trial was lodged with the Korean Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board in March 2025. The board’s decision on the matter is still awaited.

    Iicombined is taking a two-pronged legal approach in its pursuit of justice. In December 2024, a criminal complaint was registered against Blue Elephant with investigative authorities. This was followed by a lawsuit in October 2025, in which Iicombined sought an injunction and damages under the Unfair Competition Prevention Act.

    Questions & Answers

    What are the allegations against Blue Elephant?
    Blue Elephant is accused of replicating Gentle Monster’s product designs and physical retail space concepts.

    What legal actions has Iicombined undertaken?
    Iicombined has initiated both civil and criminal legal proceedings against Blue Elephant, including filing a design invalidation trial and a criminal complaint. In addition, they have sought an injunction and damages under the Unfair Competition Prevention Act.

    What was the outcome of the internal investigation conducted by Iicombined?
    The internal investigation by Iicombined revealed that Blue Elephant had at least 30 eyewear items that bore a significant resemblance to Gentle Monster’s designs.

  • Uniqlo lauching Ines De La Fressange collection

    Uniqlo lauching Ines De La Fressange collection

    Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo will introduce the Ines De La Fressange 2020 Spring/Summer Collection next week.

    Selected items will be available online and at all stores from January 17 and the full collection will be exclusively available online, and in the Uniqlo Singapore stores at VivoCity and Orchard Central store from January 31.

    Ines De La Fressange 2020 Spring/Summer Collection has three main themes: Paris, Guardians, and Muses.

    While the Paris selection features items with masculine looks, including Tilden knitwear and jersey pants with white and green key colors, the Muses-themed range features light dresses with ruffles and prints in relaxing silhouettes.

    Founded by Ines, a French international model, Ines de la Fressange Paris brand symbolizes French chic and is a style icon for women around the globe. It also encompasses Uniqlo’s LifeWear philosophy, providing clothing that is universal in design and comfort and which meets the needs of daily lifestyles.

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  • UNIQLO to Launch UTs Celebrating Megahit Capcom Game Series Monster Hunter and Street Fighter

    UNIQLO to Launch UTs Celebrating Megahit Capcom Game Series Monster Hunter and Street Fighter

    UNIQLO, Japanese global apparel retailer, announces that it will launch a special UT (UNIQLO graphic T-shirts) collaboration collection that celebrates the megahit game series Monster Hunter™ and Street Fighter® from Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games. The Game by Street Fighter UT collection will begin rolling out at UNIQLO stores and through UNIQLO.com starting Monday, April 15. The Game by Monster Hunter UT collection will be available in Mid-June.

    Making its arcade debut in 1987, the Street Fighter game series is considered the progenitor of the fighting game boom that began in the 1990s. A new collection of unique UT designs celebrating the Street Fighter franchise highlights world warriors such as Ryu and Ken in various designs. Street Fighter®UTs include designs with controller button commands, as well as a pixel art rendition of a rare double K.O. from the game. Artwork from the latest Street Fighter title popular in the international esports scene, Street Fighter® V: Arcade Edition, features dramatic illustrations of the games’ iconic characters.