Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, although certain patent lawyers might disagree. Despite this phrase being uttered by the English cleric Charles Caleb Colton sometime in the 19th century, patent law has been in existence since at least 500 B.C.E. in Greece—although the rights were usually only granted for short periods of time.

Fast-forward to the 21st century, and the battle between counterfeiters and patent holders is in full swing. This list of the best (worst?) Chinese knockoffs shows how far bootleggers will go to rip a good idea off, and sometimes, the results are hilarious.

#2

Binbows

Binbows

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KenLee
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one looks more like from Japan than China.

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#3

Mike

Mike

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#6

Diversifying In To New Sectors, I See

Diversifying In To New Sectors, I See

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RuthWilliams
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, not China. Probably why the article's titled 'Products from China AND [other] COUNTRIES that don't care...'

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#7

I Think I'm Gonna Get A New Pair Of Iphones

I Think I'm Gonna Get A New Pair Of Iphones

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#8

Delicious Burgers, Now With Less Monarchy!

Delicious Burgers, Now With Less Monarchy!

zamza Report

#10

Nailed It

Nailed It

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DanielleGoedhart
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually a better name than the original as that is only for boys... :)

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#12

Sunbucks

Sunbucks

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LyoneFein
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I LOVE this one. This graphic rules!!!!

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#13

Didn't Know Microsoft Were In The Sunscreen Industry

Didn't Know Microsoft Were In The Sunscreen Industry

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#14

Polystation

Polystation

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KuhanMadhan
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's how u bring two gaming co.s together.

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#16

Pizza Huh

Pizza Huh

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#17

:)

:)

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KellyKat
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL! A new way to "Google" yourself!

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#20

Pizza Roof

Pizza Roof

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#21

I'll See Your Mountain Dew Knockoff Collection

I'll See Your Mountain Dew Knockoff Collection

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ChristieMamanna
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is dr pepper knockoffs, savior. They are saying "I see your collection of Mountain Dew, and I'll raise you my collection of dr pepper" like gambling,in poker

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#22

Close Enough

Close Enough

zeekyboy Report

#25

Now I Can Finally Afford A Pair Of Deats

Now I Can Finally Afford A Pair Of Deats

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#28

Got Heineken? Nope. I Got Heimekem!

Got Heineken? Nope. I Got Heimekem!

jbjelloid Report

#29

Corcs

Corcs

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#30

I Got A Fake Sharpie. It's A Skerple

I Got A Fake Sharpie. It's A Skerple

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#31

Esrrit

Esrrit

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Raviel Beaumont D. Clarin
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got dibs on first comment. the guy sitting down is like: why do I exist

#33

The Amazing Star-Wars

The Amazing Star-Wars

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#34

Ridbull

Ridbull

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MarcoHubbard-Weller
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two separate Thai products. One is the sweet, condensed glass jar (blue/silver can, watered down& carbonated, elsewhere) called "Red Bull" and the other other (not available in western markets) is กระทิงแดง and sold as a fruit drink in a short, gold can.

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#35

Maolboea

Maolboea

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katherinehandy
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Umm... They are candy cigarettes so I would think that they did this on porpoise

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#40

Numa

Numa

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Dutchman Callypso
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Vrei sa pleci dar nu ma, nu ma iei, nu ma nu ma iei, nu ma nu ma nu ma iei ...♫

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#41

Googirls

Googirls

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StevenWhittaker-Jones
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't think what this ones all about, and I'm not sure I want to either.

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#43

A Father's Amazing Collection Of Off-Brand Mountain Dews

A Father's Amazing Collection Of Off-Brand Mountain Dews

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YashKuncolienker
Community Member
7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

one should add mountain fog and mountain rain too

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#45

Popstation

Popstation

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OUIII._.
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually had this one lol... this only works with Tetris. (each of them is like USD $7)

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#48

Saw These In Urmas,asia Shop. It Is In Kaunas,lithuania

Saw These In Urmas,asia Shop. It Is In Kaunas,lithuania

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#49

Abibas

Abibas

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Kylie Smith
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i always used to say abibas as a joke, now it's real...

#50

Kfc - Krispy Fried Chicken..

Kfc - Krispy Fried Chicken..

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#51

The Coffee Was More Expensive Than The Real Thing!

The Coffee Was More Expensive Than The Real Thing!

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#52

Lobots In Disguise!

Lobots In Disguise!

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#53

Bugo Hoss

Bugo Hoss

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#54

Now I Can Finally Search The Internet

Now I Can Finally Search The Internet

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#55

They Almost Got It Right

They Almost Got It Right

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DaHunter
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Quality never good" So honest. Much good. Wow!

#57

Fake Designer Sunglasses In The Open Air Street Market

Fake Designer Sunglasses In The Open Air Street Market

fstop186 Report

#58

Knockoff Water

Knockoff Water

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