Shoppers looking for a bargain may have to kiss “Lululemon dupes” goodbye after the company based in Canada registered the phrase for trademark in the United States.

According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ‘s records, Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. filed to trademark the term “Lululemon dupe” on Dec. 4, 2024. The trademark was registered this week on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

“Dupe” is slang for products, typically sold by popular brands, that have been duplicated and usually sold for a cheaper price than the original item.

According to U.S. trademark attorney Josh Gerben, “dupes” are different from counterfeit goods, which usually directly copy brand names and imitate logos.

In a recent blog post , he explained that legal cases against counterfeits are more straightforward beca

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