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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.

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Diversifying In To New Sectors, I See

Diversifying In To New Sectors, I See

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RuthWilliams
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8 years ago DotsCreated 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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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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Nailed It

Nailed It

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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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Polystation

Polystation

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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
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8 years ago DotsCreated 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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#28

Got Heineken? Nope. I Got Heimekem!

Got Heineken? Nope. I Got Heimekem!

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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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Ridbull

Ridbull

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MarcoHubbard-Weller
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8 years ago DotsCreated 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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Maolboea

Maolboea

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katherinehandy
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8 years ago DotsCreated 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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Numa

Numa

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#41

Googirls

Googirls

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

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

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Popstation

Popstation

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4 years ago DotsCreated 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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Abibas

Abibas

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#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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#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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#57

Fake Designer Sunglasses In The Open Air Street Market

Fake Designer Sunglasses In The Open Air Street Market

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#60

Found In India - We Drive By It Everyday! Lol

Found In India - We Drive By It Everyday! Lol

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#61

Avengers 3 Spoiler

Avengers 3 Spoiler

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Ghlain Klain

Ghlain Klain

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Angel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw one in a store that was named "Calin Keen" pronounced caleen kean

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#64

Transeend :)

Transeend :)

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#67

Now That's How Sony Got Idea For Company Name

Now That's How Sony Got Idea For Company Name

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#68

Ban The Rays!

Ban The Rays!

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Ftza

Ftza

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#71

The Best Weed I Found In The Phillipines

The Best Weed I Found In The Phillipines

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#72

Jollibee Rip-off In India

Jollibee Rip-off In India

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GersonNobIII
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is the most hilarious ever! HAHAHAHAH I've also seen one and it's called JELLIBEE! hahahhaha

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Burberyr - Spent The Rest Of Our Holidays Trying To Pronounce That One...

Burberyr - Spent The Rest Of Our Holidays Trying To Pronounce That One...

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#75

Chanel X Gucci = Ghanel !!?

Chanel X Gucci = Ghanel !!?

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Drive School Logo

Drive School Logo

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#79

Perfume. The Story Of A Murderer

Perfume. The Story Of A Murderer

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#81

Only Noticed These Glasses I Found Weeks Ago Are Actually Fake, After I Broke 'em

Only Noticed These Glasses I Found Weeks Ago Are Actually Fake, After I Broke 'em

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#82

Rohobom The New Ray Bans

Rohobom The New Ray Bans

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#83

For Those Who Love Cream And Sugar To Coffee

For Those Who Love Cream And Sugar To Coffee

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